my last fill was late in November, I'm to tight n haven't had time or money to get unfilled. I can't keep anything down food, liquids, sliders.. however if I drink alcohol I'm able to eat a little. . I know it's not healthy n I'm not loosin being this tight. but what affect does the alcohol have on the band?

You need to find a way to get unfilled. For one, you're begging for a slip with it being too tight for months. The fact you're using alcohol as a way to eat is downright dangerous. It's not horribly uncommon for people to have transfer addiction, or essentially trade addictions, after bariatric surgery. By drinking as a way to eat you're putting yourself at high risk for alcoholism.

More than just your band is at risk, your overall health is at great risk. Find a way to get an unfill before you do serious damage.

Best wishes.

Alcohol will relax your band, that is why you are able to eat/drink after drinking alcohol.

I agree with Missy, please find a way to get an unfill asap. You are playing with fire using alcohol in this manor and your health is at risk.

Please take care of yourself.

How does alcohol relax the band? I've noticed this but it must constrict the tissue around the band..interesting.

You need to get an unfill. Alcohol is definitely not smart. Call and talk to your doctors office about payment plan if you must, but get it fixed! Transfer addictions are real!