Question:
Does weight loss slow down before monthly period?

I will start my period this week and have only lost one pound this week. I am 10 weeks post op and have lost 50 pounds. Am I a slow loser? I know I need to throw that damn scale out, but I am obsessed!    — peggyp (posted on June 8, 2003)

June 8, 2003
YES!!! my weight loss before and during my period is depressing but the week after is always so good that it makes up for it. You have lost 5 pounds a week and that is AWESOME!! I agree woth the scale thing. I gave mine to my nutritionist and while I still miss i that thing was driving me insane! Good Luck!!!
   — Carol S.

June 8, 2003
I also slow down or not lose around my period. than drop a few after. fluid I assume.
   — Joan W.

June 8, 2003
Me too! The scale doesn't move right before my time of the month, but my body seems to make up for it when all is done! Hang in there, and keep up the good work!
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 8, 2003
When you have your cycle you gain 1 to 5 lbs of fluids that you loose during the cycle. So if you are slowing down right before and or not loosing at all you are still loosing big time. Because before surgery regular cycles would show your weight go up. SO know your doing great during this time. I'm still pre-op but this is regular knowledge from biology. Keep up with the great loss you are having.
   — cinchouli