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Temps Effecting Lap Band?

I just had a thought...

I saw a lot of people on here saying that they feel warm weather effects their band by making it seem much tighter.. I think I know why...

The molecules in many materials such as plastic expand in warmth and get smaller with cold.... Could the plastic material in our bands be expanding during the heat, therefore causing it to tighten it around the stomach ?

I'm sure this is a "duh" kinda question, but just thinking that if that's the case, it means maybe we could manipulate it ourselves a little more...

BUT... also... one person said she felt that warm liquid helped loosen it, but cold helped tighten it. My newest trick is a glass of ice cold Water before a meal to make it feel tighter so that I eat less...

..I am wondering if the inside of the band reacts opposite to temperature, then the outside of the band....

Any thoughts?

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I agree and I welcome it! I spent the weekend at the pool and could hardly eat a bite! I was so happy cause I lost a pound. I have been struggling to lose due to a band that is so loose. I only have 8cc in an extra large 14cc band. I purposely go out in the heat now just to not feel hungry!

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You're welcome :)

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