Sleeve Surgery and Menstruation

[Pac-woman 325]

So I am on my 6th week post op (I think) and well....I am wondering from all females, what do you do when you crave chocolate when you are about or on your period?

I know when mine is coming, because I automatically look for chocolate at the store. Stuff I don't normally do.

Like, I was at the candy section where you buy by the pound and got dark chocolate covered cranberries. I know this is proabably a big NO NO. But I can't help it. My periods are harsh.

[IcanMakeit 1,319]

Eating chocolate won't really help your period, so it's not worth going off plan. Try to substitute another indulgence for the chocolate. A massage from your significant other? A beautiful manicure? A luxurious bath with scented candles? All of those are soothing without being dangerous to your diet, I can relate to feeling yucky and wanting comfort. We just have to find comfort that will be a net positive.

[Pac-woman 325]

Girl, when I am cramping, I want no one touching me. lol No less a massage from my significant other. My significant other is not so significant in those crucial moments of pain and misery. Manicure and scented candles sound nice, but do nothing for cramps. Not mine, anyway. I know I shouldn't be doing this and God knows I hate myself for it, but it is the only thing that gets me by the first 2 days. It is not like I scarf a bag of it. I take some on my palm and snack on it during the day.

But I do need to find an alternative. I was hoping the dark chocolate wasn't so bad as milk chocolate is. But the sugar content is just as bad I guess.

I am not making this up....there is something in chocolate that does relieve somewhat.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/110754-chocolate-menstrual-cramps/

Eating chocolate won't really help your period, so it's not worth going off plan. Try to substitute another indulgence for the chocolate. A massage from your significant other? A beautiful manicure? A luxurious bath with scented candles? All of those are soothing without being dangerous to your diet, I can relate to feeling yucky and wanting comfort. We just have to find comfort that will be a net positive.

[IcanMakeit 1,319]

I only suggested massage because so many other people like it. I personally never enjoy it, so I get where you're coming from.

I agree that chocolate is a food of the gods but it's probably not a good long term strategy to reach for food when we want comfort. What are you taking for pain relief? Talk to your doctor about better pain control.

This may be indelicate, but I found that having a bowel movement helped my cramps. (I'm old and had a hysterectomy many years ago, so I'm only replying from my past experience, not current experience.)

[Elode 8,093]

Eat a chocolate cookie dough or cookie n cream Quest bar!! Boom! Craving over!

[dellagracie 17]

Since surgery, I've eaten sugar free Jello pudding (dark chocolate) when I get a chocolate craving. A single serving cup is more than enough post surgery, and it satisfies my craving.

[GenaW828 117]

when my period hits I want chocolate and cakey. I will eat one Hersey kiss that usually help the chocolate craving.

[suesleeved 53]

I found these dole dark chocolate frozen strawberries they have bananas too, it's like 60 cal per serving. I'm not promoting chocolate but I've had them pre and post opt and it was very satisfying. A pack is 4 half strawberries dipped in dark chocolate...not a lot of sugar..I like it...I like it a lot lol

[Pac-woman 325]

Lol, I have seen those. I will try them. My cravings last about 2days. I am not going to say no to everything because that's unrealistic. Having a couple of treats should be normal as long as I keep it in moderation.

[kimdlawson06 141]

I'm the same way. Pick up a pack of those weight watchers candies. A serving size is 3 and I spread them out throughout the day. I usually do 1 with lunch, 1 with dinner, and usually don't need the third.