I got a fill a week ago and it is tight. It is usually tight for the first week, but this time I can't eat anything. I can drink but I am starving and diabetic and having too many lows. I called the doctors office & I will get an unfill in the morning. I am on my period and I am wondering if this is the reason it seems so tight. I have 6cc in a 10cc realize band. Anyone else have problems with a fill during your cycle?

I got a fill a week ago and it is tight. It is usually tight for the first week, but this time I can't eat anything. I can drink but I am starving and diabetic and having too many lows. I called the doctors office & I will get an unfill in the morning. I am on my period and I am wondering if this is the reason it seems so tight. I have 6cc in a 10cc realize band. Anyone else have problems with a fill during your cycle?

I always seem to be tighter during my cycle. It seems to be a hormonal issue.

Crystal

Vballmom, I also have the Realize band but have not yet had a fill. (I was banded on 9/30/08). It has been 4 weeks and I can eat absolutely anything even though I shouldn't. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery but I attribute most of that to the liquid diet. WHen were you banded? How much have you lost? Did you have any restriction before your first fill? The second?.. I have so many questions!

Thank you for putting up with me!

anne in RI

I do think it is common to be tighter during your period, but not being able to eat at all is not good.

Ive had 4 fill in's and outs since July, and trust me, you dont want to put yourself in a bad cycle. Its very damaging to your esophogus, and pouch, and no food doesnt guarentee a healthy weightloss....

Good Luck Honey!

msezova, I sent you a private message. Have a good day.

I get majorly tight when I am on my period for some odd reason. Try doing liquids or mushies til you feel better. I usually do liquids until im done with that time of the month. I also notice that my port tends to push out some while its that time.

I had a fill 8 weeks ago and I've decided it is too tight; I am also getting a little taken out this Friday. I constantly have PBs and am eating easy foods therefore barely losing....good luck! I figure I am losing so slowly it can only help at this point...