Hi,

I am confused.

I have had my band 8 months now and despite initial difficulties I seem to have settled in really well and have experienced the positive aspects of life that the band and adjustments to life they bring,

I have noticed in the last couple of months a more obvious restriction when I am under pressure. I have a natural anxious disposition, though not strong enough for medication etc, but have noticed that there is bouts of time that I simply cannot eat very much at all, when I have a work deadline or a pending visit from the dreaded inlaws. - (I already am very sensible, 24/7, but in these few days of anxiety I can only take fluid).

Does anybody know if this is common and should just go with it?.

Yes, this is pretty common. Some recommend a glass of wine or two to help you unstress (and loosen the band) but that would kind of defeat the purpose of restriction. I say just go with it and take advantage of the poor man's fill!

This would happen all the time with me. If I have anxiety... it would be difficult to get anything down. I had to take things very slow.