Do periods really affect weight loss?

[rflint82 0]

Is this fact or fiction? I havnt lost anything for a few weeks, but on period. Do people normally time out during their period? I appreciate your input.

[blackmajyk 7]

For myself and maybe for others, I seem to retain Water during my cycle. After its over I go back to my original weight. I know there are meds to relieve the bloating, but its only a temporary thing, so try not to panic when you see a lil weight gain at that time.

Ann

Is this fact or fiction? I havnt lost anything for a few weeks, but on period. Do people normally time out during their period? I appreciate your input.

[Nechama L 4]

I really think it depends on the individual. I have been banded for about 5 weeks now, and of that time, I have had about 3 weeks of period, yet I still lost weight. I imagine that a lot does have to do with bloating as the previous poster mentioned. So, if you are one who tends to bloat, expect that during your period things could be slower. Good luck!

[SIPS in Seattle 345]

Oh boy... I've been banded since 5.5.11, so, about 2 periods since then. First one.. didn't notice much. Second one, I was up to 7ccs and oh my god... did it get tight! My weight loss stopped for about a week or so... but ya... I was super tight and had to be extra careful. Once it was over, things went back to normal.

[klariade 7]

I tend to gain a couple pounds just before my period, and I can eat like a horse! During my period, my band is sometimes so tight I can only get liquids down. Afterwards, the weight always drops off and I go back to normal restriction. Sometimes the post-period weight loss includes a couple bonus pounds!

[stateofzen 46]

I've been tracking for 10 months, and I ALWAYS lose 2-4 lbs at the onset of my period. Every month, without fail. I can't explain why I lose when other people stall or gain, but I won't look that gift horse in the mouth.

[Cindy C 150]

My period never affected my weight loss but, boy, did my weight loss affect my periods!! They got so screwed up that I ended up having to have Endometrial Ablation to get them to stop. I haven't had one now for over 2 years.