Ladies.... Are hormones problematic for your band?

[Jenn Cooper 13]

This question is for other women banders. I've read a lot of women feel tightness during the time of month. This is opposite for me. The week before I feel SO hungry all the time. I'm also able to eat a lot more. It is obviously hormonal but I would think I would feel more restriction from swelling and bloating. The week after is when I feel restriction again. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it likely head hungry from hormones. In the past I usually gain several lbs in the week of so I'm not surprised I'm feeling this way. Was hoping I would feel tighter though:( my last and first fill was during that time as well so I think I'm going to avoid fills during that time so I don't get a false feeling of being loose and then get over filled

[Junebug36 154]

I was wondering the same thing...I had my first fill during my monthly...and It ended up feeling over tight and swollen for longer than I think it should have...I am fine now that the swelling went down, but I did wonder if my hormones caused my issues with it.

[enjoythetime 1,457]

Mine varies, so for me there are some months that the week before I have strong cravings and amh hungrier than normal, but then the week of my band gets tight and it's hard for me to get in all of my calories. I'm still able to eat whatever without restriction but the amount of food is definitely more restricted. I figure it equals itself out in the end:-)

[ErinMarie 186]

I'm constantly wanting to eat when I'm PMSing. Tight band or not...it's like if it is tight or in the green, it opens up during that time. Hormones are funny. Just having the band and losing weight affects your hormones anway...adding on top of that PMS hormones and there's really no telling. If you are on birth control or stressed that will affect it to. Just try to be mindful....but don't restrict your cravings so much you end up killing someone