Unexplained restriction? possibly caffeine?

[BrwnEydGrl82 0]

Nearly two months ago I got my first fill. I had little to no restiction. I was eating a lot less than I was prior to being banded, I had a couple of problem foods (bread and chicken) but for the most part I felt like I needed more restirction- so i have my second fill scheduled for thursday. I also wasn't drinking any caffeine (ever since I had to cut out diet coke). Last week it was freezing where I live so I had some tea and coffee (with caffeine). Since then in the morning I've been having 1 cup of coffee with caffeine. And now I have restriction. Is it possible that the caffeine has caused me to have restriction. Or is there another possible explanation as to why within the past week I've gained restriction?

[paula 4]

Caffine could be the culprit...

you may want to re-schedule Thursday's fill for another week or more, just to see if this new restriction sticks around.

Many people gain restriction 4-6 weeks after a fill... so you may be one of those late 'bloomers'..

Regarding the caffine: Try not having any for a day or so and see if things 'loosen' up.

[*susan* 1,709]

Not to get too personal, but is it that time of month? I know I get real restricted from about 3 days before until the day after it end.

[marys 2]

Me too - at first i didn't notice anything different around my period - for the last 4 months or so i am so restricted i almost have to do liquids - very strange - never noticed caffeine did it for me and i had coffee before, during and after banding - can't give that up.

[tonya66 13]

Caffeine is a diuretic, IOW you pee when you consume caffeine. Is it possible your restriction is due to that?

And to go along with that, if your are going to the bathroom a lot, restriction will also be tighter if your a little on the dehydrated side.

But, It could be that you are late bloomer!

[BrwnEydGrl82 0]

Thank you for your feedback. And it's not that time of the month, either. It took me nearly a month to get this appointment and I hate to cancel.