Question:
Why when

I have heard other women say that around the time of their period they can eat more and want to eat more. Does anyone know why that is? I scared myself on how much I ate today. Half of a small popcorn chicken from KFC. I know that was a bad choice. "Aunt Flo" is about to come and visit and I feel so hungry! Can someone give me some insight on this? I am 3 months post op. Thanks,    — Patra R. (posted on August 29, 2003)

August 29, 2003
I think wanting to eat more about "that time" is a hormone thing. I always crave chocolate around that time. So much for that craving since I had surgery 8/6/2003. I don't think one KFC popcorn chicken is gonna kill you... although sometimes fried foods cause dumping for some people so be careful. At least it was chicken/protein! Aunt Flo visited me right after my surgery and I did not notice that much of my usual cravings.... but it is hormones! I bet right after "Aunt Flo" when you get on that scale you will have lost a few extra pounds... that is the good news! God bless you in your journey!
   — Eleanore Davis

August 30, 2003
I don't know Patra but the same thing happens to me. I cannot figure out how I have to eat twice as much at a sitting during that one week. There is still the same amount of space to put the food in.
   — kararuck