I've heard a few people mention they are tighter in the morning. Man am I noticing this is true. I can't hardly get my very tiny blood pressure pill down. I am able to VERY slowly get down a Protein Drink (much slower than in the afternoon).

Do you all have any "tricks" to deal with this or is it just a fact of banding?

I think someone once mentioned drinking a warm beverage to loosen up a little? True?

Hi Karen. My doc told me that it doesn't matter what time of day I take it, as long as it's around the same time each day. I can usually get pills down by 11:00 a.m. or so. When I was TOO tight, I had to get a different one that could be crushed. Is yours coated? If not coated, it can be crushed. But I would try the 11 - 12:00 first.

Good idea Karen. No, it's not coated. I already cut the tab in half so I would think crushing wouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for the tip!!

Being tight can bring about major frustration. I am ALWAYS tight during the week before my period. It is acutally my first sign that I'm about to start. I don't loosen up until the 4th or 5th day after I start.

Yes, a warm liquid makes things better. I often order a cup of hot tea before my meal when I eat out. If I get stuck in the first two or three bites of my meal, I will sip on warm Water until it moves, then I take SUPER tiny bites during the rest of my meal.

I always have something warm to drink in the morning. And, I'm usually up for at least an hour before I eat my Breakfast. So, the warm drink helps.

Hugs,

Warm coffee or tea does the trick for me.

Warm liquids will help open me up and cold liquids tighten me up