For the Ladies

[Sullie06 1,013]

I'm almost 10 wks post VSG and have found that during my monthly cycle I can actually eat more and I always feel hungry. It's only during this time that I get that feeling of hunger. I know its hormones but anyone else feel they can actually eat more during their cycle?

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

We might have had our stomachs removed but our wombs are still our mortal enemy!!! hahah!! From having erratic periods to heavy flows to hormones flooding our system to PMS food cravings, holy CRAP is it a mine field. lol!

I crave chocolates and fries when I'm PMSing. So I have a hershey kiss or two and steal some of my BFF's fries. Like, I"m not gonna order fries and I'm not gonna buy a snickers but Imma gonna need a little be more during those times and I've given myself permission.

The mood swings are hard enough to deal with! haha! these estrogen waves I'm riding really suck. Like, I have a crush on my coworker now, whom I've worked with for 2 years. Yet 2 months ago I basically did the equivalent of writing his name in my notebook a millions times. ahaha! I'm a 42 year old woman CRUSHING on a guy? Puuuulease! Hormones At Work over here, flooding my system due to weightloss and the hormones stored in fat. ugh. lol!

[GrrlAnn 177]

I totally agree with you and Lizzie. I feel like I am more hungry and able to eat more at different points in my cycle. On the flip side there are also times in my cycle when I eat even less than I am allowed. Like Lizzie I allow myself to indulge a little but during those hungry days. Halo ice cream and Russel Stover sugar free candies have gotten me through the worst of the craving days. I figure in the end it all balances out if I don't overdo it.

[Sullie06 1,013]

Thanks ladies. Its good to know I'm not alone in this craziness. I just feel like I have never ending hunger today. Obviously I'm not giving in but I did treat myself to a little snack a work this afternoon which I never do.