I was banded in March 2011. Fills every month 6 weeks out at a very cautious rate. Took quite awhile to reach restriction. Last fill was in December of 2011 and finally started to lose after a long plateau (not all the bands fault .

At my 1 year check-up I had .5 cc removed (had agreed to .25 but the NP had .5 in her head) due to stuck episodes. Admitedly, I was probably too tight.

Here I am almost 2 months later and am experiencing being stuck again on random stuff. I read somewhere (can't remember where) that dehydration can cause band to be tighter.

Has anyone else experienced a fickle band when they haven't had enough Water intake?

Thanks!

Absolutely!!! Also, I find stress does not allow me to eat either.. When what your describing happens to me, I cut back and go on liquids a day or two to let the band calm down.... It helps me a lot! Good luck!

Yes, my band is very fickle. Definitely water intake plays a part. Stress too. Or if I'm really upset, I just slam shut. Try upping your liquids; I believe it's okay to include decaf teas in that total if water is an issue.

I would agree that definitely a lack of water intake will cause stuck episodes. Stay hydrated!!

It's funny, I never thought about water intake (the lack thereof) contributing to stuck episodes, that is really interesting. I had to have a 1/2 cc unfold recently because of getting stuck with almost everything I ate.. And it did help but wow, am wondering if just an increase in water would have helped just as much....

Thanks Ladies! Certainly stressed right now (work is crazy and hubby is gone for 2 weeks for work leaving me with the kiddos). I'm hoping getting back into my water routine will help eating. Been stalled now for a couple of weeks and I think it is the lack of "good" calories.

Oh yes! When you are dehydrated, do your rings fit tighter? Mine do. Shows me that my tissues puff-up trying to hang on to every drop of liquid. Your stomach would be the same. That would make your band feel tighter.

My band's tightness changes from day-to-day. I call it a fickle, freakin', foofin' band! But I love it just the same!

I want to thank yal for this information... I never thought about getting stuck being due to dehydration... I am going to up my water intake and see if that helps ... Thank you

Absolutely!!! Also, I find stress does not allow me to eat either.. When what your describing happens to me, I cut back and go on liquids a day or two to let the band calm down.... It helps me a lot! Good luck!

thank you now I know better liquids for a few days

WOW!

great topic and info...i can see this applies to me...one of my may goals is to get in more water...heck any kind of liquid really:)

great topic and info...i can see this applies to me...one of my may goals is to get in more water...heck any kind of liquid really:)

does snapple ice tea count as water because i too have been getting stuck because drinking more ice tea and less water

does snapple ice tea count as Water because i too have been getting stuck because drinking more ice tea and less water

If it has caffeine in it, it will have a diuretic effect and does not count toward your liquid goals. Caffeine-free counts, but the majority of your liquids should be water if at all possible.

If it has caffeine in it, it will have a diuretic effect and does not count toward your liquid goals. Caffeine-free counts, but the majority of your liquids should be water if at all possible.

thanks