Tighter Band Caused By Less Water Intake?

[HeatherMarie 4]

I was banded in March 2011. Fills every month 6 weeks out at a very cautious rate. Took quite awhile to reach restriction. Last fill was in December of 2011 and finally started to lose after a long plateau (not all the bands fault .

At my 1 year check-up I had .5 cc removed (had agreed to .25 but the NP had .5 in her head) due to stuck episodes. Admitedly, I was probably too tight.

Here I am almost 2 months later and am experiencing being stuck again on random stuff. I read somewhere (can't remember where) that dehydration can cause band to be tighter.

Has anyone else experienced a fickle band when they haven't had enough Water intake?

Thanks!

[Jen75 33]

Absolutely!!! Also, I find stress does not allow me to eat either.. When what your describing happens to me, I cut back and go on liquids a day or two to let the band calm down.... It helps me a lot! Good luck!

[1shauna1 129]

Yes, my band is very fickle. Definitely Water intake plays a part. Stress too. Or if I'm really upset, I just slam shut. Try upping your liquids; I believe it's okay to include Decaf teas in that total if water is an issue.

[healthy and happy 64]

I would agree that definitely a lack of Water intake will cause stuck episodes. Stay hydrated!!

[TracieCat 8]

It's funny, I never thought about Water intake (the lack thereof) contributing to stuck episodes, that is really interesting. I had to have a 1/2 cc unfold recently because of getting stuck with almost everything I ate.. And it did help but wow, am wondering if just an increase in water would have helped just as much....

[HeatherMarie 4]

Thanks Ladies! Certainly stressed right now (work is crazy and hubby is gone for 2 weeks for work leaving me with the kiddos). I'm hoping getting back into my Water routine will help eating. Been stalled now for a couple of weeks and I think it is the lack of "good" calories.

[Cocoabean 430]

Oh yes! When you are dehydrated, do your rings fit tighter? Mine do. Shows me that my tissues puff-up trying to hang on to every drop of liquid. Your stomach would be the same. That would make your band feel tighter.

My band's tightness changes from day-to-day. I call it a fickle, freakin', foofin' band! But I love it just the same!

[apriln 0]

I want to thank yal for this information... I never thought about getting stuck being due to dehydration... I am going to up my Water intake and see if that helps ... Thank you

[maryanne donohue 0]

Absolutely!!! Also, I find stress does not allow me to eat either.. When what your describing happens to me, I cut back and go on liquids a day or two to let the band calm down.... It helps me a lot! Good luck!

thank you now I know better liquids for a few days

[YngGram 73]

WOW!

[phatkatblue 45]

great topic and info...i can see this applies to me...one of my may goals is to get in more water...heck any kind of liquid really:)

[lrs 1]

great topic and info...i can see this applies to me...one of my may goals is to get in more water...heck any kind of liquid really:)

does snapple ice tea count as Water because i too have been getting stuck because drinking more ice tea and less water

[Cocoabean 430]

does snapple ice tea count as Water because i too have been getting stuck because drinking more ice tea and less Water

If it has caffeine in it, it will have a diuretic effect and does not count toward your liquid goals. Caffeine-free counts, but the majority of your liquids should be water if at all possible.

[lrs 1]

If it has caffeine in it, it will have a diuretic effect and does not count toward your liquid goals. Caffeine-free counts, but the majority of your liquids should be Water if at all possible.

thanks