In one of our lapband support group meetings I was asked if we could post what the symptoms are of a band that's too tight. I've also included what a well-adjusted band can feel like. Of course, this is not an exhaustive list and Melanie approved this before I posted it. Here you go...

Allison Dolan
PSSC Support Group Facilitator

A Well-Adjusted Band

• Good weight loss
–Approximately 1.5-2.0 pounds per week
• Able to eat most solid foods
– Exceptions thick breads and thick meats
– Must thoroughly chew food and eat slowly
– Comfortably eat a small selected solid meal
• No limitations of liquids
– Except during meals
– Never recommend high calorie liquids

Signs & Symptoms of an Adjustment that is “Too Tight”

• Nocturnal coughing
• Asthmatic symptoms
• Appetite has increased
• Patient experiences hunger all the time
• Drinking/eating “empty” calories to make up for nutritional needs
• Acid Reflux
• Regurgitation
• Patient will state that they can’t eat anything more than “mushy”
foods