10 pounds?!?!?!

KimmyB111304

So, I weigh myself every Wednesday so I can keep track of my total weight gain. I got on the scale this morning and it said I've gained TEN pounds in the last week. I have been swelling since I came off bedrest last week but it didn't get really bad until yesterday afternoon. I am going to call the doctor this morning, because that seems to be an excessive amount. I know it's due to the swelling, but still, that isn't normal, is it?

aynjc

Yeah...it sounds like a lot for 1 week.  Definitely call the dr.

dmogmo

It's a lot but it's definitely the swelling - good your calling the doc.  Make sure your drinking lots of water and stay away from sodium.

Cin8-14

Whoa, that is a lot for one week and definitely water weight. I was told to call if I noticed excesive weight gain. Better safe...

jolis_petits_bijoux

Well, I'm willing to bet that it's 99% water weight, but like you mentioned - call the doc.  Rapid weight gain (from water) is a sign of the onset of pre-eclampsia. 

lilac34

i gained 6 lbs in a week and a half and it was right around the time i gain to swell. Im sure its water weight but id call the Dr for sure..

ToBeMrsC6907

No, it's not normal.  Call you doc.  Could be a sign of preeclampsia.

demmie326

Call the doc ASAP. While my doc told me that swelling can cause a four pound fluctuation in weight in just a couple of hours he always wants me to call when I have a sudden fluctuation in weight or if I notice the swelling with my rings, shoes, or socks.