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weight gain? #10213 11/30/07 05:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 27 C Candace OP member
OP Candace member C Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 27	Hi everyone! Since I have started the protocol (BCP and dom) I have steaduly gained weight. Now my breasts are definately more plump and that is some of it but my whole body has plumped up almost like I was preggo. Has anyone else experienced this or is this a common side effect? It seems as if my body is preparing to nurse by storing some fat lol!

Re: weight gain? Candace #10214 11/30/07 06:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	Candace this is very common. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

Re: weight gain? Lalle #10215 11/30/07 10:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 27 C Candace OP member
OP Candace member C Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 27	Thanks Lalle - that's good to hear! I'm very petite so I look pretty blown up lol!

Re: weight gain? Candace #10225 12/05/07 02:26 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 R Rita S-V newbie
Rita S-V newbie R Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	I am getting ready to start the protocol, and am dismayed by the prospect of gaining weight, since I worked hard this year to get to my goal weight (and am now a few lbs over after Thanksgiving). My question is: has anyone done the full or accelerated protocol and NOT gained weight, other than in your breasts?? Thanks, Rita

Re: weight gain? Rita S-V #10229 12/05/07 01:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Ontario, Canada S U member
S U member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Ontario, Canada	I was dismayed by this post too! I was hoping that breasfeeding/pumping would help to shed some pounds - as most women that do this after giving birth, find that it help them lose weight.......am I being unrealistic? Anyone not take the hormones and still find this? Awaiting our little bundles of joy through our AMAZING surrogate! EDD May 18/08

Re: weight gain? S U #10231 12/05/07 05:49 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	Just like you would gain weight if pregnant the protocol mimics a pregnancy and so some weight gain is normal. 10 pounds maybe you can follow a high protein low carb diet to keep the weight off or shed the pounds later. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

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