Question:
Gained 8 lbs. overnight!

This week, I have experienced an unusual amount of gas - far more than any I have had since having surgery. On top of that, I'm a bit constipated. The other night, I gained 8 lbs!!! Could it be from the gas (which I still haven't completely passed)? I haven't been eating poorly, but I admit to drinking more diet pop than usual. My health is excellent, and my kidneys are functioning. Has this happened to anyone else? Please tell me (no pun intended) this will pass!    — [Anonymous] (posted on March 30, 2001)

March 29, 2001
hi...well, i can tell you this...i too have sampled diet pop but not frequently or in large quantitites. i too have had 5lb overnight weight gains and it passes in a day or too. i have also felt constipated even though i have moved my bowels. for me, i assumed the weight gain was a combination of constipation and gas (both post-op and pop gas). also the sodium in pop can make you retain fluids. i would cut out the pop and try a tums or something and see if that helps...it worked for me...also i didnt catch your age...could it be pms water weight? that happens to me too.
   — Kathy831