Happy New year Jennifer! I think what you are describing is pretty normal. At least for me it is. Some days I can eat a decent meal (1-2 cups) then some days it takes me 30 minutes to eat 1/2 cup of food. I have tried to determine what causes the change, but I have yet to come up with an answer. I know when it's monthly time I get tight, but other than that....no clue. I think we have to just deal with it and go with the flow.

Congrats on your exercise and the scale moving! I decided to just remove my scale....it was driving me nuts!

Jennifer - The band is a very sensitive tool. It responds to stress, bloating, etc. Try to make sure that you drink something before eating, even if its just a bit because when completely dry it's harder to process food. If you are stressed it will be tight and if you had anything even a little bit stuck the day before the swelling will make it worse. You will learn how to read the signs and know when and what to eat.

Lap Band- Definition: A fickle, fickle WL tool...but an AMAZING WL tool! -BG

PS (you're both normal...and soon, your weight will be too!)

Thanks everyone for letting me know I am not crazy I neither is my band. It's good to know I am not alone in this is normal. I am happy about my 8 pound lost.. yes I just hit on december 12th. I will take the advice of drinking a little before I eat.. thanks again everyone. I love my lap band family.:-)

Hey jennifer I was wondering how long u have been banded

jdunn23.. i was banded may 20, 2011