Whenever I eat I start off really tight, then loosen all the way after several bites

[coolchick 0]

Help! I don't understand this band. Whenever I eat I start off really tight and almost feel stuck but then when those first few bites finally go down it seems like I have no more restriction and can finish my meal like I have no band in me. What is going on? :w00t:

[Carrie_C 9]

I have the same problem. It is so annoying!

[Jachut 487]

Completely normal, and it does appear to go away after about a year.

I had that, and DH did too but neither of us have that problem anymore.

[Carrie_C 9]

I am about 15 months out and I still have the problem.

[coolchick 0]

Does that mean I should go a little tighter?

[Carrie_C 9]

I think so. When I start to get that way, I usually know I need a fill soon.

[coolchick 0]

oh thanks yeah i was thinking that i needed a fill. I mean after the first few bites go down I actually end up finishing the whole meal. I lose 25 pounds since my last fill so I guess it just loosened up a bit with the weight loss.

[Carrie_C 9]

Yea, it probably did loosen. That's how I am right now too, once I get the first few bites down I can eat the rest. It sucks. But I know it's time for a fill when I get that way.

[Lady Lap Band 71]

holu cow I just got my 2nd fill and noticed that same thing!!!!

[newdicarlo 0]

I'm having the same problem, but I also feel like I'm close to my sweet spot...I'm scheduled for a fill in one week, should I be concerned with only getting a little fill, or do you find you need a bigger fill with this issue??

[Carrie_C 9]

I would just get a small fill. Whenever I have this problem, I just get a small fill and it seems to help. If you get a big one, you may end up too tight.

[coolchick 0]

Yes that sounds like really good advice. Thanks again for all your help. Its good to know I am not the only one with this issue. :thumbdown: