Today was NOT a good day. I struggled to sleep most of the night with dull stomach pain. In the morning, I tried to eat but couldn't finish a thing. I have been tired and cold most of the day. I am a little irritated and I just didn't feel like being bothered. I have had a protein shake day - food just not happening. My girls are sensitive and my back aches a little. I am two days away from my monthly nightmare. However, this is my first cycle POST lapband surgery. I'm 10 days out and I'm just not sure what is PMS and what is lapband symptoms? I'm guessing most of this is PMS. If you don't mind, please give me some advice to deal with this sensitive time. I don't know what to expect or when if at all to be concerned. My doctor is a man, not really a big help here.

Only advice I can give is to base your symptoms on what has been the norm for you in your past. No reason those symptoms should change. If you do experience 'differences' than perhaps than you can examine whether they are lapband oriented or not. The only thing some woman have shared is that due to the influx of hormones their band's have a tendency to be tighter during their MP and will take precautions during that specific time (drinking hot drinks prior to meals, eating less chewier/solid foods, or using more shake supplements etc).