Menstrual Cycles and the Lap Band

Maybe my symptoms are psycho somatic but I think when I am bloated, I can't eat, I KNOW when my period is coming because I begin to vomit violently any and everything. Even if I eat a few chips, my vomit will overwhelm them and I will vomit them up with a ton of saliva. I will still have the normal 5 lbs of fluid retention, but afterward I will lose it and feel fine. Does anyone have this problem too?:thumbup::biggrin::biggrin:

Haven't been there, but I just wanted to say that I've read this a lot on LBT (they usually come up in the fills forum). The same hormones that make you gain that 5 lbs. every month of water weight also effects swellling of your stomach...causing you to be too tight. If you're having this for days (you didn't say how long it lasts) each month and can't hold anything down then maybe it's time for a call to your Dr.? Even if you don't want an unfill you might ask about diuretics (keep water gain down) that you could take that would be safe? Let us know how you're doing! -BG

Many say that the band feel tighter when your cycle is close, but you may need to go see your doctor to make sure there isn't anything else wrong. I just recently found out during my routine check up that my uterus is swollen twice its size due to fibroids and I am having a hysterectomy on Monday. Just get it checked out to make sure nothing is wrong. It sounds like you are experiencing bad problems during your cycle. Please go get it checked out.