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I am scheduled for a fill next Tuesday and I am contemplating getting an unfill, I drastically under estimated how much stress affects my band. I am having trouble eating anything on more days than not, I can at least get Water down but it's a struggle to get the full amount i need. When I am relaxed I don't have a problem eating at all. I have lost 53 lbs since my last July and I want to keep losing but i miss being able to eat on a daily basis. Any thoughts?

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I'd of course talk to your surgeon or fill nurse, however, I tend to keep my band. On the looser side due to stress and time of month...if I have even a spot more fill than I do now, those TOM and stressy times are unbearable

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I had some taken out back in June for the same reasons. It's loosened up a little more since then so after Xmas I'll be going back in for a small fill. But, the small .25 CC unfill was needed at the time and I'd rather enjoy the Holidays and then hit it hard again in January.

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Stress certainly affects my band! Sounds like you will be more comfortable and able to live more normally if you have a slight unfill. Living with a band that is too tight is a sure recipe for slipping into bad habits with slider foods etc that will reverse your success to date.

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This is something I struggled with, but my surgeon suggested I ride those episodes out as much as I could and not adjust the band too much. I hit a rough patch a while back of really struggling to get food down, but I did get past it (mind over matter in my case). I still have days and even weeks where I struggle, but I have managed to work through them and not mess with the band. Stresss absolutely is a big trigger with mine too!

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As others have shared, stress does tend to play a role in a band feeling tighter. You could jeopardize your well being if you are unable to have the proper amount of fluids and nutrition you need.

I was recently sick, and tried for 2 weeks to cope with my band which did feel too tight, which it had not previously to being ill. I went in for a small unfill and it has made a world of difference. I'm able to drink the fluids I need, which was a definite concern for me.

Definitely discuss this with your surgeon or other staff and let them know what is going on. They should address your concerns and will make a recommendation to you.

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Thank you everyone, I think I will give them a call tomorrow. I just worry that I will always have this stress issue, I am the mother of 4 so stress is a part of my everyday life, I think i may need to take up yoga or find some other outlet soon : )

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Nothing wrong with having a little taken out. As long as you stick to Portion Control you will be golden.

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If you are on that make it or break it edge, err on the side of caution. I'm in your place but getting a possible unfill at 3:00 this afternoon. My band is finicky and I had questioned myself last fill whether I should or not. Only 1/4cc but it has unsettled my body in many ways. It's so hard to gauge it. Just remember out health comes first, weight can slow if it needs to for our health sake.

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I went for an unfill this morning, got .5cc's taken out. The nurse said I was her third unfill of the morning and we all needed the same amount taken out, lol, tis the season for STRESS! thanks for all your caring words, still feels good to know im not alone in this journey : )

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Good for you on unfill. I did 1/4cc as well. Glad I did it as hard as it was. I've lost 16 pounds in three weeks so his concern was not weight, but for me to hydrate and eat healthy. I'm 11 pounds to goal, I will have to exercise more and continue to eat healthy. I was only able to get a few bites and barely 1/4 cup. Will see how next few days go...liquid today and tomorrow.

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