Retaining Water...ladies

Hi Kay, I haven't been wearing my rings because they got too loose for comfort...I was afraid I'd lose them. So...I don't have that to help me gauge the bloat factor. Thanks for responding! I'll just have to suck it up and be patient and wait for it to pass. Hugs, Chele

I gained five pounds this week (as of Monday) and I won't get my period for a couple of more weeks!! I think it's because I've been bad at my fluids lately and I have dropped back down to where I was last weekend as of this morning since I have been good with my water the last few days, but today is my 5 month anniversary and I lost less than 8 pounds only this month. Now, please don't flame cuz I know 8 pounds down is better than no pounds down, yada, yada, yada, but it is frustrating as heck!! I usually don't let this crap get to me, but I'm in a bad mood today. Sorry to reply to your post with my gripes, but I just wanna tell you I feel you sister!! ARGH. Plus I do retain around my period time -- usually a couple of pounds. I didn't notice it either before WLS but that's because I never weighed myself. No point. Sigh. Beth

Beth, Thanks so much. I'm going to try to be patient and in the meantime, push fluids. Chele

See growning old does have it's perks No more water retention for me And I was one of the lucky ones, I never had hot flashes or night sweats or any of that yucky stuff either The good thing abou****er weight is, is goes away as quickly as it come. Just be patient sweetie. Regards and hugs, Ronna

Thanks, Ronna... Chele

Chele, glad to see you back on the boards! As to the period question, no answer from me as I avoid the scale like a plague when I know I'm due for my period. I've gone as long as 4 weeks between weigh-ins shortly after surgery due to my cycle being totally screwed up! I've been contemplating actually weighing this time around to see how it really affects my weight, but after your story, no way!! Lisa S. 227/159/140 5'6.5"