Ladies, this question is for you

[sleeve newbie 0]

So I was doing great with the weight loss, losing 17lbs in 11 days, and then comes my period. The weightloss has stopped for the past 4 days or so and I'm completely frustrated.

I know it's because of my period, but I can't help but feel like the weightloss has completely stopped. What has been your experience after the end of your period? Do you drastically lose 10lbs? or does it begin to move slowly again?

[fern 195]

The week before my period, I stop losing. The week of, I GAIN about 5 pounds. The next week I lose the 5 pounds I had gained the last week. Then I drop between 5-10 lbs the next week. Round and round it goes. In the long run I've lost lots of weight, so I've gotten over it now. It'll happen. Try not to stress over it

[NewBeginnings 2]

I had not had a period for almost three years due to birth control. Right after the surgery I had one that seemed to last forever. Now I spot almost once a week. Right before it seems like I stall. Then the weight comes off later. Now I'm fresh into this so I dont know if that will continue but I will say my body is all out of whack so who knows. When I start spotting I get off the scale.< /p>

[ahoy 3]

sleeve newbie, I'm in the same place you are right now... the scale's going up cuz of my period. I dunno what will happen afterwards, cuz it's still going on and I'm only 3 weeks post-op so this is the first time.

I am frustrated and sad. Not to mention just generally feeling ill cuz I think my period is causing all sorts of other health issues to flare up

It's definitely Water weight tho... don't worry.

I can tell because the body fat % on my scale dropped by several points, haha. Also because my husband squeezed my arm like a ripe fruit (you know, the fleshy bat wing) and said "Don't worry, it's water." (Apparently I'm squishier when it's Water than actual fat. My husband ALWAYS knows just what to say.)

[Firefly2 9]

Hi Sleeve Newbie! I know what you are going through and try not to get too frustrated. I'm almost 6 months out and my weight will stall right before and during my period. Once it's done then the scale starting going back down.

Just keep sipping your Water and Protein shakes and in no time you will start dropping again!

[kellyw74 258]

Whew! I was starting to think I was the only one!

This is my first period, well, I did have one 3 days after surgery, so I guess second one! I have not lost a thing in 2 weeks and I was really starting to wonder what the hell I was doing wrong. I eat according to plan, exercise and drink like a fish! I almost cried this morning when it went up .2 lbs!!

I am doubly sad because I go to see my surgeon Thursday for my first check-up since surgery on May 9th and I wanted to weigh less. I am only 3 lbs away from onderland!!!

Oh well, it is what it is and I can't make the damn thing move!

Kelly

[susnl 17]

It sounds like you got hit with a double whammy - the dreaded week three stall and your period. Relax, there is nothing you can do about it. Stick to your plan, hide the scale, and drink more Water if you can. I just went through this about 2-3 weeks ago. The scale has started moving for me again, not quite as fast though.

[fatBgone 6]

Yep my weightloss stops the couple days right before and then during my period! But as soon as its winding down, the loss begins again (thank God!). So I think what you are experiencing is completely normal.

[myrori 55]

Up 4 lbs during,, lose that day 6 and then SLOWLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY lose oz. ;(

[kellyw74 258]

I was thinking that I possible avoided that dreaded 3 weeks stall! But, I think you are right, except mine just came a little later and brought a friend too boot!

I seriously thought I was the only person in existance that the sleeve was not going to work for! I am glad this was posted today!

Kelly

It sounds like you got hit with a double whammy - the dreaded week three stall and your period. Relax, there is nothing you can do about it. Stick to your plan, hide the scale, and drink more Water if you can. I just went through this about 2-3 weeks ago. The scale has started moving for me again, not quite as fast though.

[ahoy 3]

Heyy, I woke up this morning and the 3lbs I gained over 3 days (!!) of Aunt Flo were gone. Still not losing, but I see a light at the end of the irritating, poorly timed, cramp-y tunnel. You all are right, of course! If anyone else is experiencing bloating, weight gain, stalls due to your period, just know that everybody's right: it feels TERRIBLE, but it does just go away afterwards.

[kellyw74 258]

I sure hope you are right!! I was sooo friggen disappointed this morning! I got up and was pumped cuz I drank 115 oz of Water yesterday, walked 4.5 miles and what did the scale do????? I gained ANOTHER .6lbs!!! Are you friggen kidding me????????????????????????????????????

I am just so upset because I have not lost anything in 2 weeks AND I have to go for my first check up tomorrow and I so wanted to have lost more than I have! What a friggen bummer!

SIGH!

Kelly

Heyy, I woke up this morning and the 3lbs I gained over 3 days (!!) of Aunt Flo were gone. Still not losing, but I see a light at the end of the irritating, poorly timed, cramp-y tunnel. You all are right, of course! If anyone else is experiencing bloating, weight gain, stalls due to your period, just know that everybody's right: it feels TERRIBLE, but it does just go away afterwards.

[Wheetsin 714]

I gain (on average) 11 lbs for my TOM. When TOM is over, I pee a bunch one day, and then I'm back where I started.

Just remember - the scale weighs all of your mass, including fluids (and things like hair, and poop, and your last meal...). The scale doesn't do anything specific to your fat mass or lean mass. It's going to fluctuate on a daily/hourly basis.

The weightloss has stopped for the past 4 days or so

For your own sake, break the scale habit. It WILL fluctuate, sometimes drastically, and these fluctuations WILL have emotional consequences.