I didnt know where to post this but figured this was as good of a place as any. Anyone else been banded a long time now? My last fill was over a year ago and It's been "sweet" for a long time, but I have not been doing well lately because Im feeling so tight. The sight of a big plate of food just scares me and I know I am not getting my nutrition in. I have a blend tech so I live on protein smoothies and green drinks. My post today was prompted by my breakfast, a whole grapefruit blended (skin on) and kale with lots of water to keep it smooth. I have gotten 1/2 a glass in (maybe a cup) and it's taken me an hour so far. Thoughts??? It's been like this for over a month now and I am gaining some weight because I am making bad choices, as you all know the "goodies" all seem to slip right on down, right? What do you guys think about me being so tight like this?????

A lot of things can cause the band to feel tighter. Hormones, stress, illness, even elevation. Unfortunately, a band at the early stages of a slip can cause this as well. So can weight gain.

Being as it's been a month and it's seriously effecting your ability to eat healthy, I would make an appointment with your doctor right away. Let him check your band, make sure all is well, and decide if you need a little unfill. Continuing as you are just isn't good for your health or your band.

Best wishes.

Mine was doing that off and on and I have no fluid in my band. The surgeon totally unfilled it because of it. The only thing that worked for me was prednisone. You need to call your surgeons office. He said my was spasms. You don't want to get dangerously dehydrated. Good luck.

That happened to me after 3 years and it was caused by dehydration, stress, and over exertion during a long jog on a hot day.

That happened to me after 3 years and it was caused by dehydration, stress, and over exertion during a long jog on a hot day.

I have a feeling mine is stress I need to drink some more Water, maybe that will help as well. Thanks, never thought of dehydration as a reason and I am not drinking enough water thats for sure.