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

Extra restriction caused by anxiety ?



Recommended Posts

Hi,

I am confused.

I have had my band 8 months now and despite initial difficulties I seem to have settled in really well and have experienced the positive aspects of life that the band and adjustments to life they bring,

I have noticed in the last couple of months a more obvious restriction when I am under pressure. I have a natural anxious disposition, though not strong enough for medication etc, but have noticed that there is bouts of time that I simply cannot eat very much at all, when I have a work deadline or a pending visit from the dreaded inlaws. - (I already am very sensible, 24/7, but in these few days of anxiety I can only take fluid).

Does anybody know if this is common and should just go with it?.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes, this is pretty common. Some recommend a glass of wine or two to help you unstress (and loosen the band) but that would kind of defeat the purpose of restriction. I say just go with it and take advantage of the poor man's fill!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This would happen all the time with me. If I have anxiety... it would be difficult to get anything down. I had to take things very slow.

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

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

  • 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

    ×