Menstrual Cycle

Inside2Out · January 16, 2010

How does the sleeve change menstrual cycles? I don't have bad cycles (I've been lucky that way) with heavy cramps, bloating, and such. However, my cycles do heavily control how I eat. A few days before my cycles begin I feel as if I HAVE to eat everything that I can lay my hands on. And I crave strange things as if I am a pregnant woman, which if funny because when I was pregnant I didn't crave a thing. Also, does it change anything else about the cycles?

deedee · January 16, 2010

I am only 5.5 months post-op, but so far my 1st and 4th period after surgery were horrible where the cramps were concerned (but I've had horrific periods since I got them at 11). The great thing that happened for me is my cycle became regular since surgery...it was way off before. Immediately after surgery I didn't really have any cravings (but did before) and basically crave and want to eat foods now because I feel that getting something in my stomach will somehow take away the bloating and cramps, which my brain knows really isn't true.

Tiffykins · January 16, 2010

My period is typically lighter, and shorter now. I still retain Water, but that's probably because I consume more salt the week before. I've had to switch from Super Tampons to Regular tampons. I had a rough cycle this last time but it only lasted 3 days. I used to go for 6 days pre-op, so I welcome the 3 day cycle. I'm not on any type of hormonal birth control either.

I don't seem to cramp as much. I don't find that my want/desire for food is bad before my period. I just want salty/crunchy stuff. I will eat a couple of big pretzel sticks, and that "craving" is satisfied. Or, I'll have some Sociable crackers with cream cheese. I'm not anymore hungry before my period than I am another day.