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Weight loss after stomach bug

RunningGal900RunningGal900 member
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I honestly can't remember the last time I had any sort of stomach virus (I was always a strep throat kind of kid and as an adult I would get respiratory infections). I had a horrible stomach virus on Friday night, lasting through the day Saturday, and woke up feeling fine on Sunday. I am still down 3 lbs from where I was last week (and not up any since my last appointment). I've gotten my appetite back and feel like I'm eating twice as much to make up for the food I didn't get this weekend, but is this normal? I have a Dr's appointment soon and will certainly discuss my concerns with her, but since I'm not familiar with stomach viruses, not sure if this should be cause for concern!
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Re: Weight loss after stomach bug

  • IU_babyIU_baby member

    Totally normal. 

    Your body was dehydrated from vomiting/diarrhea.  I lost 4.5 lbs with my bout of it this weekend.  Keep drinking your water and eating normally. 

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  • brooketinibrooketini
    Between 1st tri nausea and a horrible stomach bug at about 13 weeks, I'm still down 8 pounds from my pre-preg weight. My midwives aren't concerned about it. I'm sure it will come back as you are able to eat & drink more.
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  • Ferris1013Ferris1013 member
    Oh boy I had this a few weeks ago, horrible! I think I lost 5 pounds or so and also ended up dehydrated and had to go to urgent care. I had a doctors appointment a week after and they didn't seem too concerned about my weight loss pretty normal and not something you can control. I dont remember ever being that sick! 
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  • ams6404ams6404
    I had a stomach virus when I was about 6 months pregnant with my daughter and literally lost 12 pounds in 2 days (and I am not a heavy person - although I do tend to gain lots of pregnancy weight!).  The doctor wasn't concerned and I gained it all back eventually anyway!
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