AngelaVance

Thank you very much for the useful information. Your are right about having patience with the band instead of rushing. I've been at a plateau for the past few months thinking I needed a tighter band. In all honesty it's not worth the pain and discomfort, if that's what causing it. I will call my doctor first thing on Monday for him to look at me. I haven't had any problems up until now.

Has anyone ever experience pain/discomfort when they eat or drink something? I'm not sure if my band is too tight or it's something more serious. It also feels like something pulling or weighing heavily on my esophagus. Some days are better than others. This didn't start happening until after my last fill a few weeks ago. It's very frustrating, I want the restriction without the discomfort!!

Thank you! I'm new at this I had lap band surgery March 5th of last year with a total of 70lbs lost. I have 5.5 cc's in a 13cc band. My last fill was 3 weeks ago. My dr normally adds a half at a time, but this last fill I asked for a full fill because I needed more restriction. It was tight the day of my fill, but I figured it would ease up after a few days like it had in the past. Lately I've had pain when I drink or eat anything. Almost like I've eaten something crunchy and the rough edges are hard on my esophagus/stomach/band. Really hard to explain. I just wondered if anybody else has experience this or a really tight band, and what it feels like for them? I'm trying to determine if the pain is from tightness or something else. My next appointment isn't until April 21st.