Hi folks, looking forward to having an exchange with you. Hope to become an asset also more than that i have some questions that i haven't seen addressed ...like the band loosens at times and restricts at times but doesnt seem to indicate when, so that some mornings I'm tight and some evenings I'm tight and viceversa and i haven't seen anyone address this. can anyone relate to this? :confused2: also redefined foods go down better than unrefined ones and sad to say i've developed some bad habits due to this yet i long to eat veggies and just eat healthier.Help! I been banded two yrs so prefer those responding be the same. HELP! :confused2::confused2:

The band being "fickle" is normal; many people have this issue. You just have to roll with it -- try to stick to eating your pre-planned amount of food when you are too loose.

The other issue is a problem for most long-term bandsters: thing like ice cream, chocolate, chips and Cookies go down easily while food choices like chicken and veggies have a harder time going down. This becomes a matter of choice, since the band will not solve the problem. We have to put aside junk food and eat healthy food most of the time to lose & maintain weight.

Not probably all that helpful, I know. I'll commiserate with you that it can be hard at times to stick to healthy food!