Morning tightness

giveyouthemoon · June 28, 2005

I've heard a few people mention they are tighter in the morning. Man am I noticing this is true. I can't hardly get my very tiny blood pressure pill down. I am able to VERY slowly get down a Protein Drink (much slower than in the afternoon).

Do you all have any "tricks" to deal with this or is it just a fact of banding?

I think someone once mentioned drinking a warm beverage to loosen up a little? True?

KarenB · June 28, 2005

Hi Karen. My doc told me that it doesn't matter what time of day I take it, as long as it's around the same time each day. I can usually get pills down by 11:00 a.m. or so. When I was TOO tight, I had to get a different one that could be crushed. Is yours coated? If not coated, it can be crushed. But I would try the 11 - 12:00 first.

giveyouthemoon · June 28, 2005

Good idea Karen. No, it's not coated. I already cut the tab in half so I would think crushing wouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for the tip!!

Julie_Dizz · June 28, 2005

Being tight can bring about major frustration. I am ALWAYS tight during the week before my period. It is acutally my first sign that I'm about to start. I don't loosen up until the 4th or 5th day after I start.

Yes, a warm liquid makes things better. I often order a cup of hot tea before my meal when I eat out. If I get stuck in the first two or three bites of my meal, I will sip on warm Water until it moves, then I take SUPER tiny bites during the rest of my meal.

I always have something warm to drink in the morning. And, I'm usually up for at least an hour before I eat my Breakfast. So, the warm drink helps.

Hugs,