I am surprised how stress can throw me out of whack, my body revvs up, and I have to totally force it to slow down. I've been much tighter for longer in the day when I am under a lot of stress, and try relaxation techniques, but they don't always help. I've just kept more protein shakes on hand...but wondered if everyone has this? (I had to fly to FL to be with my dad, who was in ICU for more than a week, then flying back my big program deadline is hitting today...so it's hard to take care of onesself even with swimming and exercising.)

I am just trying to breathe, in...out...in...

I totally agree. Whenever I get upset with my husband, step-kids or boss, I am always tighter. I'm not sure what causes it, but I have to take it easy and try to relax before I can even attempt to eat anything.

I am presently having the opposite issue. I am stressed and, old habits die hard. I am eating because I am stressed and not because I am hungry. I ate TOO much yesterday and today.

Strange how much our bodies change with stress.

It is so crazy how our bodies manifest stress. I have only been banded a little over a week, so I haven't had the stress restriction yet....but around the time I decided to have the surgery, I was also trying to get into school, not to mention work and just everyday stresses. Well according to my dermatologist that is what caused both my hands and feet to be completely covered in painful blisters!! It was awful!! But he said it was stress, crazy! It took about 3 weeks to completely heal with medicine & peeling. I used to get really awful stomach aches when I got totally stressed, and am now wondering how that will affect my band if that happens....I'm guessing I will feel tight like you described. Stress is such an ugly thing, but it's so hard to shake!! :tongue2:

I am having the same problems. When I am stressed I am so much tighter and I want to eat like I used to. I just try to eat jello or something that isn't bad for me and keep on going. Good luck!

I just received my first fill last Thursday but have been very stressed for the last few weeks. So far I haven't noticed anything with the band... I hope I don't?

I need to really try to make sure I get my exercise in.. I went to the gym today and felt much more relaxed. It makes such a difference in my stress level.

Stress is a killer... truly.. I have to try to keep it out of my life!!