This year will be 2 years for me. YAY! Something I have noticed in the 2 years of having my band, is that when the weather changes to extreme temps such as very cold or extreme heat, my band will tighten ALOT. Also, when I travel and there are elevation changes, there is also a very big change in tightness. Just something I have noticed. I have mentioned this to my surgeon and also a fellow lap band friend and she noticed the same thing. I usually have be more aware to avoid stuck episodes during these times.

Does anyone else notice this as well? Just curious and would love to hear from others.

This year will be 2 years for me. YAY! Something I have noticed in the 2 years of having my band, is that when the weather changes to extreme temps such as very cold or extreme heat, my band will tighten ALOT. Also, when I travel and there are elevation changes, there is also a very big change in tightness. Just something I have noticed. I have mentioned this to my surgeon and also a fellow lap band friend and she noticed the same thing. I usually have be more aware to avoid stuck episodes during these times.

Does anyone else notice this as well? Just curious and would love to hear from others.

I have been banded over 8 years and many long term lap banders report the same thing, tightness with elevation and temp changes too.

I just learned to deal with it and adjust my eating accordingly. I never required an unfill though, if you are extremely tight to the point of not getting liquids down you probably need to see your surgeon.

This year will be 2 years for me. YAY! Something I have noticed in the 2 years of having my band, is that when the weather changes to extreme temps such as very cold or extreme heat, my band will tighten ALOT. Also, when I travel and there are elevation changes, there is also a very big change in tightness. Just something I have noticed. I have mentioned this to my surgeon and also a fellow lap band friend and she noticed the same thing. I usually have be more aware to avoid stuck episodes during these times.

Does anyone else notice this as well? Just curious and would love to hear from others.

I have not noticed any difference in the level of restriction of my band with the change of seasons, or changes in altitude.

My home is located at over 5,000 ft in elevation, and I am currently visiting at a beach. I feel the same level of restriction in both environments. Travel by air has also not changed my level of restriction.

What I have noticed will increase restriction is the amount of stress in my life. As stress goes up, so does my restriction.

Just another way to prove that we are all individuals, and no two Bandsters will have an identical journey!

Thanks! No, I am currently not having any issues. I have a Allergan 10cc band and currently my level is 4.85cc and I am totally in the green zone and loving it! It has taken quite a few tweaking to get to the right spot. The temps and elevation has been just noticeable. I was just curious as to if other banders have noticed or experienced this. Thanks for the feedback!