Lucy 0 Posted August 20, 2007 I had my first fill about a month ago and have had good restriction, but not super tight. In the last 2 or 3 days, I've noticed that I can barely eat anything -- when I have more than a few bites of food, I am FULL -- last night I had half a chicken breast for dinner and I didn't realize I was STUFFED until it was too late. I didn't PB, but I started worrying that I was doing damage to my pouch. At first I couldn't understand why it was suddenly so tight, but then it occurred to me that I'm PMSing and I get bloated during the few days before my period. Does anyone else have this problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabfatgrl 10 Posted August 20, 2007 Yup... ever since I was Banded. Even when I don't have any fill, I can PB during my period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieNYC 4 Posted August 20, 2007 Absolutely. 20 days out of the month, I'm slightly loose, but perfect for the way I want to keep my band. 6 days out of the month, I'm too loose and looking to graze, then 4 days out of the month (PMS) I'm too tight. During that time, I can still eat, so it's not crazy-too-tight, but it's what you describe -- having to be careful and getting full on really what it too little food (like 1/4 to 1/2 cup where usually I eat a cup). It all comes out in the end, but yes, it's definitely not your imagination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucy 0 Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks. I was starting to think I was crazy. Or worse, that something had gone wrong (slipped band, etc.) when I've been following all the rules! I'm going to do a day or 2 of liquids and hopefully feel back to my normal self. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunta 5 Posted August 20, 2007 Twice during PMS I have had to have an emergency unfill due to being closed off completely. The rest of the month I had been completely fine. I am now too loose due to this, and as a result my weight loss has totally stalled out. I have been stalled for months (well actually I have been bouncing up and down the scale anywhere from 2-6 pounds). I don't want to get another fill though, because it is horrible being closed off. It's up to me now. I started doing power yoga for 45 minutes a day and am planning on adding a half hour walk at night as well. I'm hoping the exercise will kick-start things. I only have 60-65 pounds left to lose and am frustrated. I just want to reach goal and be on maintenance. I'm sure if I was a man this would not have happened. Sometimes I hate being a woman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WASaBubbleButt 41 Posted August 20, 2007 Ohhhh, during TOM all I want is chocolate cake and there is NO eating chocolate cake during that time. Sometimes Water is a challenge. It's all good, I don't need Chocolate cake and that is the only time I want it anyway. :car: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisah25 3 Posted August 20, 2007 I get tight the day before my period starts, and stay tight for at least 2-3 days. This last time, I couldn't eat anything at all for one day. I always can drink Water, so I don't worry about it, since I'm OK/perhaps too loose still the rest of the month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucy 0 Posted August 20, 2007 I was actually planning to go in for another fill in 2 weeks, and I think now that I'm going to have to stay where I am. I can actually FEEL the restriction all the time and it's terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites