Anyone else have this ?
Alot of times when I start a meal I feel VERY tight and wonder if it is going to just be one of those tight days but after going really slow and the first food moves thru it is like I loosen up and then it is pretty much fine? Almost like the first few bites have to stretch open my pouch or something?
I experience some slight tightness in the mornings when I am not hydrated enough the day before. So, I try to drink a glass of water before I go to bed (usually have to get up at least once during the night ANYWAY) and that seems to help.
5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.
Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since
last small unfill.
HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16
Yes I feel that way a few times a week. Usually in the morning or if I just got up from a nap. It also happens if I have not drank enough fluids throughout the day and then take a bite. I don't know if we could be causing any problems or not.
JENNIFER 5'7" Tall - 33 YEARS OLD - Ticker Includes 26 Pounds Lost Pre Op - 2.4cc in a 4cc lap band with a low profile port - 1st fill 6/19/2009 of .2cc - 2nd fill 7/24/2009 of 1.3cc - 3rd fill 9/11/2009 of .3cc - 4th Fill 10/30/2009 of 1.8cc - only had .4cc when I went supspect leak - 11-9-2009 Upper Gi with fluroscopy - Do not have a leak and band looks great...I finally have restriction - I love my BAND!!! 5th Fill 1/11/2010 of .2cc 6th Fill 3/15/2010 of .3cc. 1st UNFILL of .6 cc or so on 4/19/2010 7th Fill 7/26/2010 .2cc Eighth Fill 8/30/2010 .2cc Ninth Fill 10/25/2010 .1cc Tenth Fill 12/20/2010 .1cc
Basically what everyone else said.
I know I'm usually tight in the mornings so all I have is some coffee in the AM.
Late morning I usually have a greek yogurt and by late lunch time is when I feel loose enough to have real food.
I stay hydrated all day for the most part but when I can't stay as hydrated as I would like to be, I tend to be tighter than most days the following morning so I hold off on having the yogurt and just have a clear protein drink or some decaf iced tea.
Take care!
Jan
I know I'm usually tight in the mornings so all I have is some coffee in the AM.
Late morning I usually have a greek yogurt and by late lunch time is when I feel loose enough to have real food.
I stay hydrated all day for the most part but when I can't stay as hydrated as I would like to be, I tend to be tighter than most days the following morning so I hold off on having the yogurt and just have a clear protein drink or some decaf iced tea.
Take care!
Jan
all the weight has been lost post-op..I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
highest weight: 333 pounds (I know I gained after my last "weigh in" in the doctors office so probably it's more like 340 pounds)
current weight: 151 pounds (7/12/11)
I've been at goal (165 pounds) for 6 months now and now on maintence. I tend to go up and down depending on time of the month and such!
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on 1/11/11 12:43 am
on 1/11/11 12:43 am
Yes, this happens to me often. In the mornings, it still feels like this after a few bites, so I limit my breakfasts to softer foods, but can do an egg most days if eaten really slow. I notice that I don't get this feeling much at lunch or dinner if I am very well hydrated. If I'm eating too fast, then I get it and have to pause (and put the fork down!) for a few mintues and then I'm fine.
It sure is a learning experience but after a year out I'm starting to feel like I've got the hang of it most of the time :)
Trixie
It sure is a learning experience but after a year out I'm starting to feel like I've got the hang of it most of the time :)
Trixie