Hi everyone. I have a quick question: I've had pretty good restriction with the same fill for about 2 months. All of the sudden one day I woke up and felt hungary so I ate (duh!) well I was able to eat about twice as much as usual and it's been that way for a couple days now. Do you think my band slipped or something? Thank you so much to anyone who can help because I'm kinda worried now.

Hi Jennifer -

I haven't been banded yet, but from what I have read as you lose weight you also lose some of the fat around your organs which can cause the band to fit differently - you may just need a fill to get the proper fit and the proper restriction again.

Hi Jennifer

Don't worry, its quite normal. I know of others who this has happened to. I can be the opposite sometimes, medium restriction then really tight for a week. Make a note of when it happens as you may find a regular pattern. My menstrual cycle affects me, when I am due a period or when I ovulate, also stress is a major factor, these usually have the opposite affect to what you are experiencing however. If you have been banded fairly recently I would say that you may be due another fill. My advice would be to monitor it before seeking a top up.

Heather

My doc told me as I lose weight the band my get lose as well. I like both advice, probably weight loss, also caused by other factors. Give it time and take notes, look for patterns, get to know your "new" body:thumbup:

I had my surgery and 1 fill but I get my next fill next week and I have been at the hungry part with less restriction so I am looking forward to my fill on the 20th.

This happened to me too and it's normal :yikes:.