Hi guys. :wave: I've been having such a rough week, and now this...:Cry:

I've never had my band change while having PMS or on my period before. I usually have 7 days of PMS and then a 5 day period. My period is due either today or tomorrow, and I have had a fill inbetween. Prior to PMS, everything was going great! It wasn't tight at all. This time PMS hit and not only was I not hungry, but I could barely get solids down. I could still get some down, but very little. I filled up SO fast, almost like it was a few days after surgery. I took such care so that I wouldn't PB, but my body just wouldn't take it. I PB'd a lot this week.:phanvan

So, I wake up today, and my body is ready to go. :hungry: I have eaten much more than I have in a LONG time (like prior to surgery). Some people have said that they seem to have no restriction during this time, but it seems as if I've had both. :noidea: The only time I've had reflux is when I PB. I was PB'ing badly yesterday. Could it be that the band has now slipped? :help:

Unfortunately, I can't afford to do this again. I'm already trying to pay it off over 3 years, and the payments are higher than a new car payment. So if there is a slippage, I'm done.:rip: I can't even afford the plane ticket to go back to the surgeon.

I'm sorry this post is so long. :blah: I'm just upset, frustrated, and worried. I've had days where my band was more tight or loose than others, but not like this. Thanks for listening :violin: and any advice would be really good.

BBG

Hi guys. :wave: I've been having such a rough week, and now this...:Cry:

I've never had my band change while having PMS or on my period before. I usually have 7 days of PMS and then a 5 day period. My period is due either today or tomorrow, and I have had a fill inbetween. Prior to PMS, everything was going great! It wasn't tight at all. This time PMS hit and not only was I not hungry, but I could barely get solids down. I could still get some down, but very little. I filled up SO fast, almost like it was a few days after surgery. I took such care so that I wouldn't PB, but my body just wouldn't take it. I PB'd a lot this week.:phanvan

So, I wake up today, and my body is ready to go. :hungry: I have eaten much more than I have in a LONG time (like prior to surgery). Some people have said that they seem to have no restriction during this time, but it seems as if I've had both. :noidea: The only time I've had reflux is when I PB. I was PB'ing badly yesterday. Could it be that the band has now slipped? :help:

Unfortunately, I can't afford to do this again. I'm already trying to pay it off over 3 years, and the payments are higher than a new car payment. So if there is a slippage, I'm done.:rip: I can't even afford the plane ticket to go back to the surgeon.

I'm sorry this post is so long. :blah: I'm just upset, frustrated, and worried. I've had days where my band was more tight or loose than others, but not like this. Thanks for listening :violin: and any advice would be really good.

BBG

BBG, I am so sorry that you've had such a rough week! Sending you mucho hugs and comfort. :) :girl_hug:

I'm no doctor (and I don't even play one on TV) but you may just be jumping the gun a little on band slippage. The monthly cycle is one of most intense times for our bodies; hormones make everything a challenge and you know that with 7 days of PMS -- nothing makes any sense at

all. :noidea:

My advice is to BREATHE, allow your body to finish its hormone dance and make no decisions until that cycle is complete. Do the non-food things that give you comfort like:bathbaby: :drum: , or whatever makes you feel good. Instead of fighting your body and band, follow the lead it offers; eat when you can, and BREATHE when you can't. And of course, check back here whenever you get "squirrelly ."

:hug: :hug: and best wishes,

Jo Ann

I wouldn't think there is cause for alarm. PMS and all those joys related to it can cause crazy things to happen to our bands. My restriction is all over the place during this time. Do your best, don't stress and wait until you are back to normal before you evaluate your situation.

Thanks so much you guys! :hug: I was sitting here reading all these posts on slippage, and all of a sudden my mind started going (I have one active imagination), and I worried at how tight my restriction was, etc. etc. :bolt: The very next day I was so loose I ate almost like before surgery (not quite, but close) only to have it tighten up again that night. :doh:

Thanks so much for easing my mind. :hug: This was the first time anything like this had happened to me, and I have had fills and then not have anything happen. As you can see, in a rage of hormones, I panicked.:opps2: I swear I don't usually get like that. I think it's all the snow we got here. Thanks guys!

BBG

The week before my period I eat almost nothing! I probably eat 3 bites of food a day. I am not hungry and the thought of food just makes me sick. If I try to eat I PB. Then when my period gets here I eat about 2 bites at each meal, still not much but I am just not hungry, when it's all over, I am fine and back to a normal routine. Don't worry. Although I do the same thing.