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Woman only question. "Cycles"

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tfarr    270

tfarr
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I have a hard time controlling my emotions and eating about 1-2 weeks before my period.

Do any of you have the same problem?

Emotions, I understand. But the eating? It's like I totally give up on everything I have learned and just eat what I want. The after I start I'm back on track.

It drives me crazy!

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tfarr    270

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Btw, I am 17 months post op

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MrsRP    36

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I'm only 3 weeks post op and I feel like I'm hungry all the time because It's that time of the month soon. I don't always give in but I can't wait for this to pass. I've been on the same weight for about 10 days. Hate it. I've also been having tons of mood swings. I feel bad for the hubby sometimes

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BJames42613    41

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I'm 2 weeks post op, and 1 week early (not sure why I didn't realize surgery was going to mess with my cycle)- I have exactly zero cravings right now (but that could be since I'm so soon after surgery). I will say I wish I could take a midol, but my doctor said no. :-(

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4MRB4PHOTO    3,899

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This isn't about motorcycles or bicycles, but instead about menstrual cycles? I'm outta' here!

:)

(Sorry, that "Y" chromosome makes me unqualified to answer).

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FrankyG    1,450

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Fat stores hormones. As you lose weight, those hormones get flushed back into your system and result in crazy mood shifts and can affect your cycles as well. food cravings have always been a part of getting your period and are definitely triggered by hormones, so expect to deal with that sort of thing as long as you have cycles - it's the same as head hunger really, so great practice. ;)

But this hormone dump is also one of the reasons they tell you to be very careful with birth control during all of this - because the hormones can increase your fertility and you can get pregnant accidentally even if you had issues in the past.

If you have lost a significant amount of weight, that means your body's hormone production has changed as well. It might be much more normal than ever before (if you had issues) or it could take a year or two to stabilize and cause changes from how you used to be.

Do get in to see your OB/GYN if you are having any issues that are concerning. :)

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