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I have always been hungrier the week before and the week of my period. That being said, I thought the band would help with this, especially as I've read that a lot of people feel that their bands getter tighter during this time. Does anyone else still feel like they could eat a cow? This is very concerning for me....

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I have always been hungrier the week before and the week of my period. That being said, I thought the band would help with this, especially as I've read that a lot of people feel that their bands getter tighter during this time. Does anyone else still feel like they could eat a cow? This is very concerning for me....

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yep, that would be me..i still use my mind and stay with the program

mother nature is rough sometimes <_<

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Yepper, I am starving during that time. Thank goodness for skinny cow products- the icecream bars and the cheese satisfy my need for sweet without killing my diet. I also had a lot of Water weight gain during that time.

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Have only had one period since my fill but from that experience, I agree that skinny cow products are great. I like their ice cream sandwiches. I did munch a little more during that time and my weight reflected it. Overall a half pound or pound gain but for me personally that is not a huge set back for a whole week. I have about 80 to lose so that was a small setback in comparison.

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Thanks guys! It's nice to know that I'm not alone on this :). I haven't blown it by no means, but have went over my allotted calorie intake the past few days. I'll have to remember the skinny cow ice cream. It sure sounds yummy!

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I have always been hungrier the week before and the week of my period. That being said' date=' I thought the band would help with this, especially as I've read that a lot of people feel that their bands getter tighter during this time. Does anyone else still feel like they could eat a cow? This is very concerning for me....

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Hormones glorious hormones. This is one of those, everyone is different, issues. However, I also have increased appetite with my period. Only for a couple of days so I don't have to struggle that long. But I find increased Water and walking helps me stay out of the kitchen and gets me through the munchie madness.

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I am always very hungry the week before my period...the band has done nothing to help. I do eat a lot more during that week but it has no long term negative effects on my weight loss

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I'm hungry around then too but since my last fill, I'm really tight around that time and can only consume liquids and slider foods. Is that normal? I left a message for docs office cause its been a few days since i could eat solid healthy foods without getting stuck or having pain in my chest.

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