Bi-polar Band issues

[b9409 1]

Okay, I need help. I swear that my band is Bi-polar, and I'm a therapist, so I'm not just saying that.

I was banded 9-4-09, and have lost about 30 lbs total. One day, my band is great--I have to eat slow and stead, small bites, chew alot, and small portions. (4-6 oz of meat, and 1 cup total sides). Part of me thinks that's too much. Then, the very next day, I won't even be able to drink Water in the morning. Sometimes it won't be until 3pm until I can drink comfortably without BPing it up. Then, the day after that, I can eat WHATEVER I want--6 pieces of pizza.< /p>

Help! Does anyone else's band do this? I know I have restriction due to the fact that I get stuck quite often, but then the next day, I can eat ANYTHING in ANY amount.

HELP!!

(ps, yes, I am trying to eat Protein first, and I am taking small bites and chewing....but the days I get stuck on water in the a.m. are the WORST!)

Any advice??

[Keia 4]

Okay, I need help. I swear that my band is Bi-polar, and I'm a therapist, so I'm not just saying that.

I was banded 9-4-09, and have lost about 30 lbs total. One day, my band is great--I have to eat slow and stead, small bites, chew alot, and small portions. (4-6 oz of meat, and 1 cup total sides). Part of me thinks that's too much. Then, the very next day, I won't even be able to drink Water in the morning. Sometimes it won't be until 3pm until I can drink comfortably without BPing it up. Then, the day after that, I can eat WHATEVER I want--6 pieces of pizza.

Help! Does anyone else's band do this? I know I have restriction due to the fact that I get stuck quite often, but then the next day, I can eat ANYTHING in ANY amount.

HELP!!

(ps, yes, I am trying to eat Protein first, and I am taking small bites and chewing....but the days I get stuck on Water in the a.m. are the WORST!)

Any advice??

Wow, I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one with those issues. I don't have any advice, I'm just glad to know I'm not alone :-)

[54Shirley 105]

Welcome to having the Band ! Every Day is different, so this is a step by step process. You have to try and see what you can have before you eat.. I drink a cup of hot tea first, it helps relax the band. Otherwise,, I have been banded for 5 years, and I still don't have a crystal ball to tell me what tomorrow will bring.

Hope the hot Tea or coffee helps.