I'm losing my mind!

I don't post very often but I read everyones encouraging words every day. And I think that you all are amazing! So can you help me? My mind keeps telling me that I'm not losing! However; up until this week I have been a moderate loser. I have lost 68lbs! GREAT! Right? Wait .... I have now gained 5lbs back! UGHHH! So my question is, How much, if any have you gained during your period? I know that is what it is but mind games arise! (this isn't going to work for you, and this is going to be all that you lose) Help before I lose m mind! Thanks Amy I

Hi Amy, I can vary up to 5# during TOM too. Don't even worry about it. Your body is whack during this time, so don't even listen to to the scale! I know it can mess with your mind, but I know from all my pre-op times that THIS IS NORMAL for this TOM. You'll go back to normal. It's not real weight gain. And you've already lost 68#'s!!!! wow. so you KNOW this is working for you. just try to avoid salt and up your water....you'll be fine. take care

Hang in there Amy and it's nice to see you posting! I gain anywhere between 2 and 5 pounds during my period. After the first few times I just stopped weighing! It freaked me out too much. As the previous poster said, increase your water and decrease your salt. Tina

Hi Amy. You're not losing your mind at all. I easily fluctuate five or so pounds during my period. It's very frustrating! Congrats on the 68 pound loss. That's fantasti****ep up the great work. - Stephanie

Thanks for replying! I normally wouldn't know how much I weigh but I just bought a scale! I need to stay off of it! Thanks again Amy I

I usually gain 5 pounds when I get my period...it is such a bummer at the time but a few days later when it drops back off, sure does give me a boost. Mimi