Within the last week I have caught a head cold. I am really congested and I have notice that my band is tight. I can hardly eat anything with texture without it getting stuck. I have not had any issues with my band since getting it in July. Is this common with congestion or a cold?

It is common for sinus drainage to do this! I've had the same issue in the past two weeks and started on Claritin yesterday.

The drainage sets up like cement in your stoma, making it difficult to keep food down!

You know I have had some virus this week with throat sore and drainage. This has been a soup and soft food week for me. My band does feel tighter and my priority right now is to stay hydrated. I hope you feel better soon. Banded since 2010 dec...colds for me do restrict a bit.

Thank you. I am glad to know it wasn't just me.

Your welcome. I call my band a "toddler"...it gets fussy at different times, typical for me. Overall happy with the results but when I'm sick I just have to stay hydrated. Get well.