Female question

Ok ever since my WLS the scale seems to read 5 pounds lighter the week before & during my period and then as if by the same magic those 5 pounds appear the last day. Anyone else experience this? Its really freaking me out because all my "normal" friends say im crazy, everybody gains during that time. am I nuts? (ok i know the general answer, I mean about this ) Diana RNY 9/17/03 360/205

Diana, I gain before my cycle and usually about 1/2 through I see a drop in the scale. I don't think you're nuts but I would guess you are more an exception to the rule, most women do gain before their monthly. Of course, I'm also hungery and craving carbs/sweets that week before too, grrrr. Don't worry about it, it's water weight anyway, right? Dana

I sure wi**** wasn****er just cant understand why a loss. I eat like crazy the week before too...I guess under the word weird in the dictionary you will see my face ...

Before my hysterectomy and Lower Body Lift 11 weeks ago, I always lost weight during my period...in fact, I rather came to look forward to it because I would always drop pounds during that time... Cindy 234/132

Earlier post-op (at the 5-8 month range), I would pretty much only drop weight 1 week per month and strangely it was the week before my period. Made no sense to me. Kathy

I don't think your crazy at all! I'm just backwards from what you're describing. When I start I instantly gain 3-4lbs and then the day after I stop I instantly lose 3-4lbs. Most of my girlfriends complain about this too! Tracy B

Tracy I think what happens to you is the norm Diana

Your not alone I drop 5 pounds right before and when I'm done there they are lol Annoying I know. ~*Laurie 250/130 RNY 03/17/03

I read once that your metabolism actually speeds up a little just before your period...no wonder the hunger and cravings strike.