i was banded in Nov 2010 but didn't get a fill till 05 2011, so far I've lost over 25 lb, there are some days I can eat good portions and some days even water gets stuck.... Mornings are the worse for me... Is this normal? I tried to see a lap band doctors here in Toronto but they wanted to charge me $5000 to be their patient other wise they didn't want to take me, because I was banded in Mexico... I feel lost...

I have not been able to eat anything first thing in the morning without difficulty. So for over a year now I have been having a high protein smoothie. Sometimes that does not go down easily.

I know many other people who are that way also.

I told my Dr about it early on and he did not seem to concerned or surprised.

A lot of people find they are tight in the mornings. If you are don't try to eat. Have a warm drink as this can help to relax the band. Have a Protein shake or something when you feel that you can handle it.

Do you have allergies? If you do this could also make you tighter in the morning. Maybe you need meds.

You do need to see a Dr though. Phone around see if there is someone that will take you for less. Unfortunately this seems to be a common people that try to " save" money by having cheap surgery in Mexico. It is something people should consider and try to sort out prior to the surgery but obviously you can't. Although you have lost some weight you have banded a while and it doesn't sound as though you have lost as much as you could have if you had the care of an experienced team.

Good luck

When you lie down, you retain Water. Happens inside too. Sooo- most are tighter in the am. Pre menopausal women also change tightness as hormones shift- bloatedness is not just on the outside

-Cordelia, banded 1/08

Hello! I have on and off again restriction issues... I find one of the best cures is to start and end my days with a hot cup of tea or coffee... the heat helps with loosening up my band and I find my eating habits more consistent throughout the day.