A question for women

[ICUnurserachel 17]

I have a question for women that are still menstruating. Do you find it harder to eat or have more issues getting food down during your period? I thought I read somewhere that the Fluid retention and bloating can cause some issues. :drool:

[BetsyB 9]

Yes, I am tighter just before and at the beginning of my period. I think this is a fairly common phenomenon.

[harliquinn 1]

yes, absolutely. twice now, ive suddenly been too tight at the onset of my period. one of those time i ended up in the ER, unable to keep down Water and in a lot of pain. when i brought this up to my surgeon he claimed, "thats not possible". well, he doesnt have a uterus or a band and hasnt experienced it so, in his mind, it doesnt happen.

but yes, it does happen, it is common and it does indeed suck.

[honk 780]

The first TOM after surgery (several weeks after) I did get restriction suddently before it started. This month I did not get restriction at all. I am on bloodthinners so my TOM is irregular regarding timing. I had incredible hunger this week and did'nt know, TOM started 2 days later.

[Jachut 487]

It can vary for me, some months I notice nothing, but I have had probably less than 20 pb's in 5 years with the band and I would say they've ALL happened in the couple of days before my period starts. Its quite a noticeable pattern.