Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Stress and Restriction



Recommended Posts

Has anyone noticed a change in level of restriction related to their stress level? I am MASSIVELY stressed and feel much tighter. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this? Thanks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes I do notice this and for me it coincides with dinner, which usually happens just following Arsenic Hour in this house. You know that hour of the day when kids get possessed.

I sit down to my dinner, and the minute I pick up a fork it starts. "I wanna drink", "I wanna sit on the couch", "I wanna chase the cat". Trying to get Eliza to actually eat anything is impossible, she just wont sit still long enough and she seems to resent me doing so so she starts demanding or she spills something.

I can feel steam coming out my ears, honestly. And there goes my dinner, ruined, as by that stage I cant get a bite down without it hurting.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm staying at my daughter's and my grand-son is supposed to be eating, but is doing cartwheels instead. Needless to say his day isn't here, or I doubt he would be acting up so badly. He has ADD and is in perpetual motion. Grandma is just way too old for these antics :huggie: It's very hard concentrating on dinner time or what you can eat with little ones acting up.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh, Jachut, I so hear you about Arsenic hour! Every single night we go through something like this. It's brutal.

Sunshinenh, it is very common for people to report changing restriction with varying stress levels. You're not alone!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am queen of the stressed Lap Band. Twice I have had to be partially unfilled because of sudden, stress-related tightening. The first time was when my son deployed to Iraq. Not only did my band almost close up, but I got a whole mouthful of ulcers. It was miserable!

My meal time conversation has to be nice and pleasant or my band will squeeze shut. I can almost feel it closing up on me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You guys are the best. I am so relieved to know it isn't just me. Thank you. Carlene, your son will be our prayers.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I actually had a small unfill a while back because I was so stressed and that wasn't going to be letting up any time soon, and I was SO tight at the time.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have the 10cc band, which feels so different from what I read about the 4cc band in that I don't feel different restriction from the morning to night, don't really have pain with golfballs, etc. BUT that said, stress is the one thing that really makes my band differ in restriction. If I get stressed (usually at work for me, no small kids yet), it tightens up to where I just cannot eat. It usually takes several hours (i.e. overnight) to release as well.

Oddly, I kind of like that about the band. I guess I was a stress eater before, so it makes me feel like I'm in control (even though the band really is).

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×