John Does 1 Posted August 11, 2008 I always preferred cold beverages but now that I am tight-hot drinks go down easy-but Water I have to sip ever so slightly... Especially in the Morning... I was filled a week ago and was wondering if this is how it is for 'sweet spotters' or just post fill tightness... :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mia31771 0 Posted August 11, 2008 I have found that warm beverages tend to open up my band a little bit so that i am able to eat a bit more. I am super tight in the mornings and usually if I drink a cup of cofee, I can eat pretty good at lunch. I still find that I have to sip any cold beverage, especially in the morning time. This has happened to me since being banded throughout all of my fills. As you lose more weight the band will become lose again and the restriction won't be as tight as it is now. I havent had a fill since May and am still pretty tight so I am hoping that I have reached my sweet spot! Give it a few weeks and you will be able to tell. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted August 11, 2008 Ever since I have had my band, I have not been able to drink cold beverages. Everything has to be room temperature or it does not go down well for me. I have found this to be true for me regardless of what level of restriction I am it. Of course, it varies for everyone. Our bands are fickle creatures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thininside28 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Do you think it is because we take bigger drinks of the cold stuff and sip on the hot stuff. I know sometimes when I am really thirsty it is hard for me not to take big gulps of ice H2O! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tapshoes 2 Posted August 13, 2008 Hmmm - I can't say I have this particular issue. I drink ice Water all day at work, and I'm not a 'sipper'...although I try to be. The only exception: in the morning I am more restricted so that I start the day with a cup of hot coffee. After that, I am drinking ice Water all day. Strange isn't it, how different we all are? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurinda 1 Posted August 14, 2008 Cold drinks in the morning kill me. It sometimes can be equivalent to a "stuck" feeling. Room temp Water always does MUCH better! Sometimes as the day goes on I can drink it cold but I tend to stick to room temp myself :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubrie 6 Posted August 14, 2008 I always drink my Water room temperature during the day. I can't do iced beverages until the evening. Tea is always soothing and feels good. The warmth is just like putting a heating pad on a sore muscle. It relaxes the muscle. Where swimming in cold water will give you cramps. It's the same principle I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
senecamoon 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Not me, I am completely opposite. I can eat better if I have a glass of ice Water before eating. I can have tea (which I have always been a tea drinker) but I cant have it until later in the day...I cant really have anything when I first get up though. It is crazy how we differ so much with the same operation. Weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites