Stuck ALL the time.... Stress??

[finallytime 134]

I am 10 months out and have yet to get a fill. I am one of the rare people that have had restriction with just the band. In any event in the last 10 weeks I have yo-yo'd the same 4lbs and am pretty much exactly where I was mid August. But my main Concern is EVERY time I eat now I get stuck. Had anyone else experienced this? It's been happening for a week and I have an appt on Monday. I have been under a tremendous amount of stress and my dad passed away a few weeks ago. Can stress cause the tightening of he band even without a fill?? Any help anyone can lend in advance of my appt on Monday would be greatly appreciated.

[2muchfun 8,928]

Stress can cause swelling. Swelling in your stomach lining makes the stoma smaller which of course makes it hard for food to pass.

I also find that if I go off the wagon and eat processed foods, refined flour products(bread) I swell up and get stuck a lot too.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

yes yes yes. the passing of your dad is the biggest stress anyone can endure. God bless you and so sorry for your loss. take care of yourself.

[Sojourner 2,446]

I am 10 months out and have yet to get a fill. I am one of the rare people that have had restriction with just the band. In any event in the last 10 weeks I have yo-yo'd the same 4lbs and am pretty much exactly where I was mid August. But my main Concern is EVERY time I eat now I get stuck. Had anyone else experienced this? It's been happening for a week and I have an appt on Monday. I have been under a tremendous amount of stress and my dad passed away a few weeks ago. Can stress cause the tightening of he band even without a fill?? Any help anyone can lend in advance of my appt on Monday would be greatly appreciated.

Yes, stress definitely can cause your band to tighten up. I have noticed this from my early days with my band.

My stress currently comes from my son's deployment to Afghanistan. There is nothing I can do about the situation, so I keep myself immersed in ongoing projects around the house.

I also have no Fluid in my band, and some days it is difficult for me to swallow even Water.

Exercise is my salvation, a win-win for me.

Very sorry for your loss...best wishes to feel better fast!

[Smiles4Di 61]

I will say stress causes me to sometimes go a few days without eating - I

Am not proud but always can tell when my body is fighting me --- I just make sure I get my Vitamins in and exercise and hot liquids help plus it seems as if I can get liquids and foods down better in the late evening when the days events are over.

I will say a special prayer for you losing your father - I lost mine 4 years ago and I can't say I know how you feel bc everyone is different but I can empathize with your situation

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

like smiles, stress makes me (not be hungry)......i have no idea if is the band tightening or what..

so when i am at max stress, i do try to get my Protein in as it is important...my usually one Protein shake goes to 2 a day...like you, i do not have any fills and had restriction as they call it from day one.

i too am sorry for your loss

[Bama53 214]

Sorry about your loss. Hope appt goes well Monday. Please keep us posted.

[kll724 3,055]

Sorry for your loss, (((hugs))) to you! Stress, as others said, can cause your band to tighten. But, now that you have been having this problem and constantly vomiting, you are probably swollen too. Hopefully, your Monday appt will help you. Best wishes.

[finallytime 134]

Thanks everyone. Just hoping its stress and will fix itself .... Doing some on line research and hoping the band didn't slip . But have vowed to stop looking on line and wait until my appt on Monday.

Thanks for the warm wishes for my dad. He was a good man and was taken far too soon!!

[Sojourner 2,446]

like smiles, stress makes me (not be hungry)......i have no idea if is the band tightening or what..

so when i am at max stress, i do try to get my Protein in as it is important...my usually one Protein shake goes to 2 a day...like you, i do not have any fills and had restriction as they call it from day one.

i too am sorry for your loss

When a band is "primed" at the time it is placed, it is the same thing as an individual who has no prime Fluid at placement, and then goes back to the surgeon for fills. The band that is primed is considered filled.

Resulting restriction can come from the prime Fluid just the same as if a patient sees their surgeon post op for fills to gradually increase their level of restriction.

[finallytime 134]

Thanks everyone. Went to the dr today and good news he thinks it's stress too due to my dads passing. Back on liquids for a week and then mushies for a few days and everything should be back on track. And somehow lost 4lns since my last visit in late August! I'll certainly take that. Considering if my dad had passed pre lap band I would be on a slippery slope of emotional eating hell.

[NaNa 878]

I am 10 months out and have yet to get a fill. I am one of the rare people that have had restriction with just the band. In any event in the last 10 weeks I have yo-yo'd the same 4lbs and am pretty much exactly where I was mid August. But my main Concern is EVERY time I eat now I get stuck. Had anyone else experienced this? It's been happening for a week and I have an appt on Monday. I have been under a tremendous amount of stress and my dad passed away a few weeks ago. Can stress cause the tightening of he band even without a fill?? Any help anyone can lend in advance of my appt on Monday would be greatly appreciated.

If you are getting food stuck with an 'empty band' you really need to see your surgeon ASAP....this IS different than someone WITH saline in their band.

[finallytime 134]

See above. I saw him today

[kll724 3,055]

Glad to hear that you are trying to get back on track!