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Why Am I Gaining Weight? I Had Wls To Lose Weight Not To Gain. Feeling Really Down.

Im 4 weeks post-op and I've gained 4 pounds and I've been on my period for 9 days now :/ ughhhhh before surgery I was totally normal and by day 4 it was gone. I was doing sooooo good by week 3 I was down 20 pounds and I was sooooo HAPPY. and now I got on the scale and BAM I gained 4 pounds like WTF?? :/ Im scared has anyone else gone through this? I really need hope.

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  • ppatterson
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    I too have PCOS please don't stress and try to stay off the scale. Especially if it is that time. Remember that part of this surgery is hormonal which has probably thrown your PCOS into overdrive. I a

  • chitowngirl
    chitowngirl

    Your prob just fluctuating because of your TOM. I know I can easily fluctuate 5 pounds I the same day period or not. I wouldn't stress it to much at this point. If you continue to see the scale go u

  • Karen2012
    Karen2012

    the reason why I had this surgery is so I can lose weight and my chances of being a mother can increase. I have PCOS and I can't get pregnant. So Dr recommended me this surgery. thanks though

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Your prob just fluctuating because of your TOM. I know I can easily fluctuate 5 pounds I the same day period or not. I wouldn't stress it to much at this point. If you continue to see the scale go up, then talk to your doctor or nut.

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Your prob just fluctuating because of your TOM. I know I can easily fluctuate 5 pounds I the same day period or not. I wouldn't stress it to much at this point. If you continue to see the scale go up, then talk to your doctor or nut.

thanks <3

If you do not plan on having kids I would suggest the Novassure (not sure of spelling) ablasion. No more periods is awesome!

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If you do not plan on having kids I would suggest the Novassure (not sure of spelling) ablasion. No more periods is awesome!

the reason why I had this surgery is so I can lose weight and my chances of being a mother can increase. I have PCOS and I can't get pregnant. So Dr recommended me this surgery. ;-) thanks though

I too have PCOS please don't stress and try to stay off the scale. Especially if it is that time. Remember that part of this surgery is hormonal which has probably thrown your PCOS into overdrive. I am sure the further out you get the more regular you will be. Also remember as you drop weight it can effect cycles so imagine what it does with someone who has cycle issues. Good luck and keep your chin up!

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I too have PCOS please don't stress and try to stay off the scale. Especially if it is that time. Remember that part of this surgery is hormonal which has probably thrown your PCOS into overdrive. I am sure the further out you get the more regular you will be. Also remember as you drop weight it can effect cycles so imagine what it does with someone who has cycle issues. Good luck and keep your chin up!

aaawww thank you ;)

I too have PCOS please don't stress and try to stay off the scale. Especially if it is that time. Remember that part of this surgery is hormonal which has probably thrown your PCOS into overdrive. I am sure the further out you get the more regular you will be. Also remember as you drop weight it can effect cycles so imagine what it does with someone who has cycle issues. Good luck and keep your chin up!

Sorry phone is possessed and posted twice. Oh well if you are as stubborn as me you need to read something twice. LOL

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Sorry phone is possessed and posted twice. Oh well if you are as stubborn as me you need to read something twice. LOL

its ok lol ;) how many pounds have you lost?

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