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My band has always been fickle but now it totally seems to have a mind of its own. I'm 5 months post-op and have had 4 fills for a total of 8.6cc. My last fill was Jan 9 and was really tight for the first 3 weeks but I waited it out because it always loosens up quite a bit (sometimes too much so). Beginning the third week, I was quite comfortable with the restriction.....eating 1/2 cup and staying satisfied for 4-5 hours which was great and has lasted me this long. Now, for the past few days I've been feeling even tighter (struggling to eat the entire 1/2 cup) but then after a couple of hours I'm hungry again. So what I'm saying is the restriction/tightness seems more so than it has, but the hunger is coming more quickly than it has been. Thats the part I don't understand. Has anyone else experienced greater tightness a month and a half after a fill? Normally when I start getting hungry sooner than 4-5 hours after a meal, it means I'm ready for a fill, but I feel really tight already. I don't get it....hopefully someone can help, I'd really appreciate the input.

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My band has always been fickle but now it totally seems to have a mind of its own. I'm 5 months post-op and have had 4 fills for a total of 8.6cc. My last fill was Jan 9 and was really tight for the first 3 weeks but I waited it out because it always loosens up quite a bit (sometimes too much so). Beginning the third week, I was quite comfortable with the restriction.....eating 1/2 cup and staying satisfied for 4-5 hours which was great and has lasted me this long. Now, for the past few days I've been feeling even tighter (struggling to eat the entire 1/2 cup) but then after a couple of hours I'm hungry again. So what I'm saying is the restriction/tightness seems more so than it has, but the hunger is coming more quickly than it has been. Thats the part I don't understand. Has anyone else experienced greater tightness a month and a half after a fill? Normally when I start getting hungry sooner than 4-5 hours after a meal, it means I'm ready for a fill, but I feel really tight already. I don't get it....hopefully someone can help, I'd really appreciate the input.

Hiya

What you are experiencing is normal although not common in everybody. When I used to get a fill I would see the difference in the first couple of days and that would be maintained but the last few I have had have had a slight impact at first then 3 weeks later a mega impact which didn't go away resulting in me having to get de-filled. Most people notice that their period plays a big part in this, it might be what kicked mine off on those occasions but the restriction didn't leave me until I had Fluid taken out. That's why new bandsters are encouraged to take things easy at first because it takes so little to push you over the edge. Keep an eye on it, you will probably find that you are less tight on an evening, most people are, be careful with bread and meat and sometimes Pasta. When I am tight salad and fruit are a definite no no and that kills me because I love my salads. Push your fluids, try not to pb as it will make you more swollen and you will be able to get less down. If you find you have problems drinking use a straw, if you have problems during the night it is likely to be acid which is very common if you get tight, have an extra pillow and avoid drinking for a couple of hours before you go to bed if that's the case.

Just message me if you need anything else.

Heather

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I came on the site today looking for someone else going through this. I had my 3rd fill a month ago and all of a sudden I can not get any food down. It becomes very painfull and I even threw up today after only 2 bites of food. I know it is time for my cycle and I had read somewhere on this site before that can make you tighter, but this is the first time I am feeling it. I think I want to call the docs office, because I am also having a problem with BM's now I was wondering if it is related. Glad to hear it is not just me. I would hate to have to have an unfill because I was feeling good restriction, but if it keeps up, I am going to have to consider it.

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