Hi, I had a fill 10 days ago in which I went from 1.7 cc to 2.2 cc. My band felt noticeably tighter after the fill, but then a couple of days ago (around the time my period started), it got so tight I can barely get fluid down, even hot liquids. Do I need a slight de-fill or is it because I'm menstruating, as I read on another forum? I scheduled a de-fill for tomorrow but if this is something that will pass I'd like to know. Thanks!

I get ridiculously tight on my periods, especially the first half of the day. I think a lot of women experience this. I know the day I start I might as well stick with soups and liquids for the next 2 days. You may want to cancel the unfill and wait another few days to see if you really need it. But by all means if you dont loosen up by the end of your period you should get in for a tiny unfill.

Yes - it will pass. Anything that makes you bloat or swell, makes your band tighter. As soon as the bloating and swelling is gone, Poof! So is the restriction. If you DO have an unfill - don't let them take much out - maybe a .2cc or something - cause you may be ravenous when your cycle is over.

Thanks everyone.

Lianna, when you say you get "ridiculously tight" on the first day of your period, do you find it hard to get liquids down? That's my main concern; If I drink rather slowly I can get warm Water down, but it still feels uncomfortably like it might come back up at any moment. Is that normal?

Thanks again!