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After you get the band does it help with the horrible hunger that comes with your period? I would assume it would help since your stomach will hold less.

Just curious:) I've had my tubes tied and uterine ablation so I don't exactly get a period but I still get all the lovely PMS.

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Unfortunetaly I still get my salt craving during the ovulation time but while I am actually having my period I could careless if I eat whereas before I would eat every sweet in the house. So for me it is 50/50. At first my cramps were worse as well. So glad you have made the decision to become a bandster..it will be the best decision you will have ever made!! I wish you the very best on your journey!!

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No you will still get cravings, i normally get them a week before my period. And the foods you crave normally go down pretty easy, even with restriction so you have to have a lot of self control. I have found I can't have the food in the house, because if it is here I eat it. So right before my period I might buy some mini bags of m&m's and have 2 a day to get the chocolate urge out.

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Unfortunately that has not been the case for me either, in fact I think its even worse since surgery :confused:

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I had the tube tie and ablation surgery a couple of years ago so I know what you mean about the periods. Every 3-4 months I might have a "real" one but mostly just a little spotting around that time.

I don't get PMS but I do retain a lot of Water around that time and get intense cravings for cashews!

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I'm not hungry the week I get my period, but the week before I want to eat everything in sight. For some reason, the band is looser right before my period and I can eat almost twice as much as normal. I always think I need a new fill right then, then I get my period and the band tightens and I can barely eat anything for a few days. It's really strange, but I've gotten used to it. In fact, I think the combination of eating more, then eating much less makes me lose a few pounds. I guess it could be Water, but it always stays off.

Cindy

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I just asked my nutritionist this very question a few days ago!! :cursing:

I told her that 3-4 days before my period starts, I want to (and can) eat anything and everything. :scared2: She told me that the hunger is due to a release of hormones right before the start of your period that triggers an immense craving for carbs and the lack of feeling satiated. I have also noticed that the day I start, my band is unusually tight...WTH!!!

So, now I have the crazy hunger to fight as well as dealing with the bloating, sore boobs, fatigue, and cramps. AINT BEING A WOMAN GRAND?!? :confused:

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I had ablation myself, and also have my tubes tied, but as with you I still get PMS and all the joys that come with it... I am only 13 days post op so I cant answer your question BUT will be interested to see what others have to say.... just wanted you to know, I know what you are talking about....Good Luck...

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