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MrsJoeG
Beyond Blessed <3
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Name: Amanda
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Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
My baby stopped growing in the beginning of Jan. I finally had a D&C January 22nd. I did ivf and some hardcore steroids for that pg and had gained some weight-about 6 pounds. I still have not had AF I don't even think I have ovlated yet. I have been following a strict diet and exercising. I am even working with a trainer 3x a week. I cannot budge that weight It came on really quickly and I thought I would be able to lose it. I have been so good with eating and exercise. I am getting frustrated. Is it my hormones? Does my body still think its pg? Has anyone else gone through this? I am hoping the sclae starts to move after I get af, whenever that might be. My arms and legs have definitely lost inches but my normally flat stomach has a bulge I can't lose.
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Posted 2/27/09 11:10 AM |
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ktcmblondie
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Member since 9/08 201 total posts
Name: Kristy
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
So sorry for your loss. I m/c at 12 weeks and had put on about 6 pounds but after the m/c I put on 4 more. I've had trouble losing the 10 lbs. since the m/c and it seemed to me that my body was out of balance. I recently went to a homeopathic dr. who told me my hormones were out of balance and that I was gluten intolerant. Just after that appt. my RE's test results came in and sure enough my progesterone was low which can cause weight gain. I've started progesterone and made some diet modifications. But I feel conflicted about going on a strict diet to lose the weight b/c I'm not sure if I'm pg this month so I'm hoping the hormone boost and diet changes will be enough. Once your AF has returned ask your dr. to check your progesterone levels on Day 21 of your cycle to see if perhaps this is the problem. HTH
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Posted 2/27/09 1:00 PM |
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CAH127
LIF Adult
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
I have the same exact issue. I know we talked before. I gained about six pounds and cannot get rid of it. I have been exercising too. I don't know either if it is from the IVF meds or the pregnancy or what. It came on quick and I cannot get rid of it.
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Posted 2/27/09 5:27 PM |
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LemonHead
Sour Girl
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
I had 2 mc in a row and I gained about 8 lbs total and it's driving me crazy. I feel uncomfortable in my clothes, I don't know what to do. I exercise outdoors, but it's been so cold lately!
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Posted 2/28/09 8:16 AM |
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conigs25
So in love with this kid!
Member since 5/06 11197 total posts
Name: Michele
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
OMG i thought it was only me. I was 9 wks at my m/c and i dont think i gained all that much weight but AFTER the m/c, i have gained about 5+ lbs and NO MATTER what i do, i cant get it off (hence my latest post on diet/fitness board)
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Posted 2/28/09 10:36 AM |
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CAH127
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
Posted by conigs25
OMG i thought it was only me. I was 9 wks at my m/c and i dont think i gained all that much weight but AFTER the m/c, i have gained about 5+ lbs and NO MATTER what i do, i cant get it off (hence my latest post on diet/fitness board)
I wonder why this happened. It seems common, I guess. But what caused it? Is it the hormones? I cannot drop it at all. I have been exercising and trying to eat right.
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Posted 2/28/09 11:14 AM |
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conigs25
So in love with this kid!
Member since 5/06 11197 total posts
Name: Michele
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
Posted by CAH127
Posted by conigs25
OMG i thought it was only me. I was 9 wks at my m/c and i dont think i gained all that much weight but AFTER the m/c, i have gained about 5+ lbs and NO MATTER what i do, i cant get it off (hence my latest post on diet/fitness board)
I wonder why this happened. It seems common, I guess. But what caused it? Is it the hormones? I cannot drop it at all. I have been exercising and trying to eat right.
i so which i had the answer. I have been complaining to DH for WEEKS. I have thrown out pants and jeans that i fit in JUST FINE before m/c. Where are you seeing most of your weight gain? Mine is all along my middle/hips section. Its DISGUSTING
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Posted 2/28/09 11:24 AM |
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CAH127
LIF Adult
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
Posted by conigs25
Posted by CAH127
Posted by conigs25
OMG i thought it was only me. I was 9 wks at my m/c and i dont think i gained all that much weight but AFTER the m/c, i have gained about 5+ lbs and NO MATTER what i do, i cant get it off (hence my latest post on diet/fitness board)
I wonder why this happened. It seems common, I guess. But what caused it? Is it the hormones? I cannot drop it at all. I have been exercising and trying to eat right.
i so which i had the answer. I have been complaining to DH for WEEKS. I have thrown out pants and jeans that i fit in JUST FINE before m/c. Where are you seeing most of your weight gain? Mine is all along my middle/hips section. Its DISGUSTING
The exact same thing. I bought all new pants in September and none of them fit me now. I have literally went up a pant size. It is basically like you said, my middle section. It is my stomach and sides.
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Posted 2/28/09 12:09 PM |
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TTCingAgain
LIF Toddler
Member since 9/08 388 total posts
Name: In Hiding
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
I had the same thing w/ my m/c
Message edited 2/28/2009 4:41:01 PM.
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Posted 2/28/09 4:40 PM |
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conigs25
So in love with this kid!
Member since 5/06 11197 total posts
Name: Michele
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
Posted by CAH127
The exact same thing. I bought all new pants in September and none of them fit me now. I have literally went up a pant size. It is basically like you said, my middle section. It is my stomach and sides.
YES YES YES!! I have like a spare tire. Theres flab on my stomach and sides and when im in shower and i look down i dont recoginize the body. Its so weird. Ive def kicked it up a notch w/ working out and eating better so im interested to see if thatll make a difference. Im giving it one month and then, succumbing to the fact that its not gonna happen. As DH says, im hopefully gonna get PG again soon so who cares. I love how cute he is about it but I do care. And whos to say i WILL get pg soon
Message edited 2/28/2009 4:42:36 PM.
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Posted 2/28/09 4:41 PM |
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MrsJoeG
Beyond Blessed <3
Member since 2/08 1482 total posts
Name: Amanda
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
UGH I am glad to know I am not going crazy but I am sorry others are goi8ng through this. Its so frustrating!! My stomach was not even this gross after DD. I am the same way, I cannot button my pants. Yuck! I have been very strict with my eating and heavily exercising with no results to the scale. I think I have lost inches in my arms and legs but definitely not my middle. I was also about 6 pounds overweight when I got my BFP. So its not like I did not have weight to lose on top of this. It needs to go away!
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Posted 2/28/09 6:58 PM |
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CAH127
LIF Adult
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
Posted by conigs25
Posted by CAH127
The exact same thing. I bought all new pants in September and none of them fit me now. I have literally went up a pant size. It is basically like you said, my middle section. It is my stomach and sides.
YES YES YES!! I have like a spare tire. Theres flab on my stomach and sides and when im in shower and i look down i dont recoginize the body. Its so weird. Ive def kicked it up a notch w/ working out and eating better so im interested to see if thatll make a difference. Im giving it one month and then, succumbing to the fact that its not gonna happen. As DH says, im hopefully gonna get PG again soon so who cares. I love how cute he is about it but I do care. And whos to say i WILL get pg soon
This is my exact situation. I didn't know this can happen with the short time of the pregnancy
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Posted 3/1/09 10:35 AM |
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CAH127
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
Posted by MrsJoeG
UGH I am glad to know I am not going crazy but I am sorry others are goi8ng through this. Its so frustrating!! My stomach was not even this gross after DD. I am the same way, I cannot button my pants. Yuck! I have been very strict with my eating and heavily exercising with no results to the scale. I think I have lost inches in my arms and legs but definitely not my middle. I was also about 6 pounds overweight when I got my BFP. So its not like I did not have weight to lose on top of this. It needs to go away!
I thought it was from the meds, but obviously it is the pregnancy. I have been trying to get rid of it too. And I too was about 5 pounds overweight starting this and now gained another 6 pounds. I have never looked like this. I wonder why this is? I had no idea this could happen with being pregnant for a short time. So sorry you are going through this too.
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Posted 3/1/09 10:37 AM |
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ihilani
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/07 858 total posts
Name: alias
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
I haven't gained any pounds, but my weight has shifted to my mid-section. I'm wearing my "fat" pants every day.
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Posted 3/1/09 7:42 PM |
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amfm714
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/08 570 total posts
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
I'm with you girls :(
I was eating very healthy while I was PG. I even continued to work out. But I was so depressed when I had the miscarriage that I stopped working out and starting eating like crazy. 2 weeks after my D&C we went on an all inclusive vacation - all I could eat and drink for a week! So, I'm the heaviest I've ever been but I think its my own fault. Once I got back from vacation, I vowed to get a fresh start. I'm trying to eat healthy and I started working out again. I needed something to motivate me and to work towards so I decided to train for a 10k. It will keep me busy until we can start trying again! And hopefully it will help me to lose few pounds!!!
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Posted 3/2/09 10:39 AM |
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KrisT
Two Boys for Me!!
Member since 1/07 5213 total posts
Name: Kristin
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
I know this post is a few weeks old, but I was just about to post the same thing and found this post.
I feel so much better now since reading everyone's responses. It has been 2 1/2 weeks since my D&C and I feel like I have a spare tire of bloat around my middle!! I think I gained a few pounds, but I swear it is only in my midsection!
It is so frustrating because I REFUSE to buy new pants, but I can't wear some of them.
How long did it take everyone for this to go away?
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Posted 3/31/09 11:53 AM |
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amfm714
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/08 570 total posts
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
It still hasn't :( I'm so frustrated with my weight. I'm a weight watcher drop out. I need something new to motivate me. I'm working out, but I must not be eating right. I haven't lost a pound.
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Posted 3/31/09 7:14 PM |
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CAH127
LIF Adult
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Re: Weight gain/retention following m/c and D&C?
It still hasn't for me.
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Posted 4/2/09 11:03 AM |
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