My STUPID body...Does this happen to anyone else???

lilqtpie2181 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:27 AM

My STUPID body...Does this happen to anyone else???

Ok, like 4-5 days b4 'that time of the month' i bloat like crazy!! i mean BLOAT. My jeans dont fit me and i constantly feel like i swallowed a full watermelon. I literally hav a different set of closes that is a bit bigger so that I can wear...
It drives me crazy...what can I do to not get this damn bloated.
I have tried drinking a mass amount of water but all that does is make me have to pee more.
I have tried eating foods like asparigus (sp?) that help remove excess water form the body but nothing works. UUUUUUUUUUUUGH...

Does this happen to anyone else??

thanks for letting me vent but I went to put on a pair of jeans this morning and they didnt fit right. I changed like 3 times and im still not comfy so im kind aannoyedl

IlianaR Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:32 AM

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I know the feeling Pen. But it's just a girl thing... Although have you brought down your salt intake around ur time of the month. That might help some....

lilqtpie2181 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:35 AM

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Posted by IlianaR

I know the feeling Pen. But it's just a girl thing... Although have you brought down your salt intake around ur time of the month. That might help some....

Girl I have brought down my everything intake.
I never add salt to my food and i avoid eating high sodium products. i dont eat many sweets.. not cuz i dont want them but cuz i know the effects.
Iknow there probably isnt much more I can do but its just drives me nuts.

MrsMagoo Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:38 AM

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Not quite sure what to say to help you...I almost have the opposite effect most months since my entire system empties (TMI? )

Here are some though!

shopaholic07 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:43 AM

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I can totally relate!!! OMG it's so annoying! My tummy bloats so much that it looks like I'm a few months pregnant! I also have seperate pants to wear to work those days that are a little bigger around the waist.

Ericab1980 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:44 AM

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I dunno if your on BC pills but that usually causes me to bloat (abnormally) @ TOM.. also cutting back on carbs prior to my TOM helps alleviate it as well..

TnOiOnL Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:46 AM

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its not just you penny trust me!!!! take it from someone who normally weighs 112lbs and goes to 118lbs when PMSing!!!!!

butapecan3 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 09:52 AM

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same here!

SeptBride70 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 10:04 AM

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Similar things happen to me-- I gain about 3-4 pounds of water weight-- which is a lot for me! And it makes my clothes tight-- I take pamprin, the special kind to eliminate bloating...

They have similar things on the market like Beano and other things.

Check out CVS and give it a try.

BunnyBride Posted: Jan 03, 2007 10:29 AM

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same here! Try drinking alot of water and eating fresh veggies a few days before your period. That seems to help me a bit.

PrincessAurora Posted: Jan 03, 2007 10:40 AM

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start taking a water pill. It may make you go #1 more frequently but it removes all the excess water form your body. I have a friend who does this and she claims it works.

Dom n Nic Posted: Jan 03, 2007 10:46 AM

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Posted by lilqtpie2181

Ok, like 4-5 days b4 'that time of the month' i bloat like crazy!! i mean BLOAT. My jeans dont fit me and i constantly feel like i swallowed a full watermelon. I literally hav a different set of closes that is a bit bigger so that I can wear...
It drives me crazy...what can I do to not get this damn bloated.
I have tried drinking a mass amount of water but all that does is make me have to pee more.
I have tried eating foods like asparigus (sp?) that help remove excess water form the body but nothing works. UUUUUUUUUUUUGH...

Does this happen to anyone else??

thanks for letting me vent but I went to put on a pair of jeans this morning and they didnt fit right. I changed like 3 times and im still not comfy so im kind aannoyedl

PaddysGirl15 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 10:56 AM

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yes!!! And right after the holidays I really feel like a blob

lilqtpie2181 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 11:00 AM

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Posted by PaddysGirl15

yes!!! And right after the holidays I really feel like a blob

Me too!!!

eeelisas Posted: Jan 03, 2007 11:02 AM

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Posted by MrsBartonToBe

its not just you penny trust me!!!! take it from someone who normally weighs 112lbs and goes to 118lbs when PMSing!!!!!

I know, I have the same problem! Oh wait! I don't weight 112lbs anymore!! I only WISH I did!!! Twas many moons ago...I would love to weigh 118 lbs when I bloat during that TOM!! Although FH thinks i was too thin at that weight. He likes me with a little meat on the bones. I would however like to get back to a normal weight again. My sister and I are joining a gym today. Ok, wasn't this a bloated TOM topic? HOw did I turn it into I need to lose weight topic?? Sorry...yes, I too bloat at that TOM. It's quite annoying. Sounds like you're doing as much as you can. Perhaps talk with your gyno about this???

JazzyT Posted: Jan 03, 2007 11:04 AM

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Green Tea

lilqtpie2181 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 11:05 AM

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Thatnks for all the hints girl but I have tired it all. I take water pills and i pee like a racehorse but still bloated like a MOFO.
Geneally I eat lots of fruits and veggies so i know they are supposed to help debloat and they do every other time but not then im PMSing.
I know the normal weight gain is like 2-3 lbs but comoon im gainling like 7-8 lbs almost overnight and then as soon as aunt flow comes to town it starts to go away within like 2 days. Weird huh?

soemtimes i hate being a girl.. and u gals wanna hear the ironic part of all of this?

If i decide to hyphenate my name after the wedding my initials will be P.M.S
go figure

lilqtpie2181 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 11:06 AM

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Posted by JazzyT

Green Tea

I drink Green tea everyday anyway...*siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh* im doomed

ksl268 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 11:19 AM

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Posted by lilqtpie2181

Ok, like 4-5 days b4 'that time of the month' i bloat like crazy!! i mean BLOAT. My jeans dont fit me and i constantly feel like i swallowed a full watermelon. I literally hav a different set of closes that is a bit bigger so that I can wear...
It drives me crazy...what can I do to not get this damn bloated.
I have tried drinking a mass amount of water but all that does is make me have to pee more.
I have tried eating foods like asparigus (sp?) that help remove excess water form the body but nothing works. UUUUUUUUUUUUGH...

Does this happen to anyone else??

thanks for letting me vent but I went to put on a pair of jeans this morning and they didnt fit right. I changed like 3 times and im still not comfy so im kind aannoyedl

Yyyeeeesss!!! I hate this

shelby34 Posted: Jan 03, 2007 11:22 AM

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yup...me too. I live in sweats during that time of the month. The worst part is that I will probably be bloated for the big day! I am hoping my cycle changes by then....