Question:
Has anybody dropped weight during their period? Is this normal after surgery?

   — Marti M. (posted on September 24, 2003)

September 24, 2003
Yes, but I'm not sure if its normal or not. During my first 6 months I lost gradually all the time. Now I only lose weight a few days before, during, and a few days after my period. Kind of sucks. I'm not sure why I do that. But as long as it still comes off right? Good luck to you sweetie!! Lap Rny Oct.2nd 2002 289/160/145
   — Heather B.

September 24, 2003
I think a lot of that depends on your body. I have seen posts where people say that they don't lose anything before, during, or right after their period, and others that only lose during that time of the month. Like the previous poster said though...at least your losing!
   — eaamc

September 24, 2003
I only lose the week of my period, the other 3 weeks I plateau - like clockwork! Best regards-
   — M B.

September 24, 2003
I dunno. I haven't had my period since my lap in 8/8/03. The doctor says sometimes this happens with women. I'm not worried. I know Flo Jo will reappear when I least expect it to.
   — maridon B.

September 25, 2003
How weird! I was just thinking about this this morning. I weighed two nights ago and weighed 197. Granted it was at night and right before my period. This morning I got on the scale out of curiosity..I weighed 193. So, I don't know about normal, but it looks like it does happen.
   — Jaime H.

September 25, 2003
I seem to plateau for 3 weeks out of the month and then lose only the week of my period. It is weird. I am only 11 weeks postop and down 55 lbs.
   — Jeannie4

September 25, 2003
Before WLS I always gained weight - now 2/12 months post op down 48.5lbs I lose weight even during. It seems really weird to not gain before or during but it sounds like that is just the way it is for me for now.
   — laurab