Hey guys I am new to the board but do lurk around when I have some time. I was just wondering if anyone has the same problem with not being able to eat much at all when you are on your period? I have been banded for 6 months and this is the first month it has been a problem. I usually end up Pbing. I had a fill 2 months ago so it is not a new fill. I am concerned that my band has slipped. I hear people are pretty much on lock down when they are on their period. I would like to hear your experiences. THanks so much, Lisa

Hi Lisa,

Ohhhh yeah... I have super tight restriction during my period. I guess it's a good thing because I'm always more prone to eating crap during my time of the month. I'm on it this week, and today I ate a small Breakfast and was stuffed until 6 pm, lol. Mentally, it sucks, but it's great for weight loss!

I have been banded since 9/05 and not had that problem only weird cyles since being banded. My girlfriend who is also banded since 5/05 she pb's during her period also, sooooooo maybe this is something that is not unusual.

I had my first fill mid November. My band felt tighter of course, but during my cycle WOW- I am super tight. I just noticed this also.

I had my first fill in November and my period in December was fine because my fill hadn't really "kicked in" yet. But today, WOW, I am cramping and unable to eat AT ALL.

Water was difficult this morning, but not too painful and I was able to SLOWLY get down a yogurt smoothie but at lunch time I sat down to eat and was finishing my water when I started hurting so bad I couldn't even take 1 bite. I put my lunch back in the fridge and then up came the water that I drank.

I'm hoping by this evening it loosens up a little so I can drink something with substance...I'm hungry.

But....I am very glad that I am not so open I could eat a horse. I think I'd rather have it this way (but this is only day 1).:ermm

I've only had one fill, and haven't had any problems with my periods except some extra pains I'm not used to. I always cramp, and my flow is always extra heavy (the older i get the worse it gets...), but the first day this month, I had some odd pains on my left side, down between my stomach and my ovary. Dunno if they are connected or not.

I'd like the restriction. Please pass it over

I'm one of those weird ones who is WIDE OPEN during the week before and during my period. It isn't good.......I am always so happy when Aunt Flo leaves and my restriction returns.