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Band tightens while traveling by car...anyone else?

I've noticed (unless it's a fluke) that both times that I've been in a car for over 3 1/2 hours, my band tightened up and stayed tight for a few days. Anyone else this happen to?

I've heard of some people having it tighten when flying, but am curious if anyone notices this while in a vehicle for a long period of time?

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Dude, just how FAST were you going??

:thumbdown:

But seriously, the only problem I have when traveling by car is getting into a comfortable position in which the waist of my pants doesn't dig into my fat roll, thus sqiushing my port area.

Hi Emjay,

I don't have this problem myself however my sister is Banded and she has exactly this. Travelling for anything more than about 2-3 hours and she has about 48hrs of tightness.

Unfortunately she has not found anything that helps - sorry. She's been banded for 2 years and tried lots of things but has just come to the conclusion that travelling is like a fill - take it easy for 48hrs after.

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Thank you for your reply...I wondered if it was just me or if something else was causing this. Guess I will just have to prepare when traveling.

I've noticed (unless it's a fluke) that both times that I've been in a car for over 3 1/2 hours, my band tightened up and stayed tight for a few days. Anyone else this happen to?

I've heard of some people having it tighten when flying, but am curious if anyone notices this while in a vehicle for a long period of time?

Yes I have noticed this to happen. Also noticed when camping it happens too. My take on it is that if for any reason you slow down on your Water intake the band either tightens or the stomach swells.

It is very important to keep well hydrated at all times.

I have that problem only since I got the fill

IT HAPPENS ON LONG DRIVES

I sit to the right side and move alot

someone told me to drink warm drinks...who knows

thanks l thought i WAS THE ONLY ONE

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