Actually, it doesn't sound normal that you cannot eat until so late in the day. You may want to call your dr. and get his/her opinion. Perhaps there is an issue with the band - especially since you mentioned having heartburn and reflux. I have read that can be a sign of a slipped band.

Hello it has been almost 2yrs for me with the band. Im very tight in the morning and I cant eat in food until around noon. Then dinner around 8p. I only eat when Im hungry. Also I have acid reflux at night if I eat to late. Tums have been working lately.Im finally in the green zone I believe. Ive lost 80lbs. Im trying to reach 100lbs. Congrats to you!

Hi there Dixiesmom,

I'm also 3 years post op and I know everybody's situation is not the same, but if I were in your situation I would probably ask to get my band loosened a bit. It doesn't sound normal and you have additional symptoms to go along with the issues you're having with eating. I'm not a doctor but if I were constipated, I would think either I'm not getting enough water or enough fiber, i.e. veges. You may be lacking the nutrients in the fruits and veges which could be leading to the fatigue. Also, if I had acid reflux on a regular basis, I would be concerned it would lead to problems with my esophogus, such as ulcers, so I wouldn't let the situation go on for long. I would definitely consult with my doctor.

I'm still considered overweight and maybe even obese at 194 lbs and 5'6''. But although I feel better about my body, I still struggle with my self image being a smaller person and still not being totally secure with it because of so many years of being overweight and everything didn't snap back into place like I wanted. Anyway good luck and I hope you resolve your problem quickly.

I am only 1 year post op, but, have from the very beginning had the tight band syndrom in the morning. My Dr. said many patients experience this and I just try to get a couple of bites in to get the ol' system started. I have found warm drinks help relieve it slightly, but, I know that any real amount of solid food just is not going to happen until about noon. This actually works pretty well for me as I never was much of a morning eater. I have also always experienced some heartburn since I got my band, doesn't sound like I experiene as much as you may. I have shared that with my Dr, and it is something he monitors, but, is of no great concern at this point. I would recommend that you certainly share with your Dr so he/she can monitor. Good Luck with your future efforts. I am only 18 pounds away from my target of 160. These last 18 are much slower than the first 124 pounds, but, I believe I am just a bit more impatient since the first 124 came off so quickly. I can already see that the maintenance phase will be challenging, but, look forward to that transition.