Weight loss after stomach bug?

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Happymelz
Happymelz Posts: 536 Member
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I've had either a stomach bug or food poisoning since Monday and haven't been able to keep anything down.
Mostly Gatorade, crackers, baked potatoes, and popsicles.
I've lost right at 4 lbs but I know that is mostly water weight. :( NOT a fun way to lose weight.

BUT today is my official weigh in day (alternate day being Saturday) so I didn't record the 4 lb loss.

I know I had lost at least 1 lb since my last official weigh in.

My question is, if you've experienced this how quickly did the "weight" come back?

If I eat more normally between now and Saturday will that be closer to my "real" weight?

I don't want to get too excited about the loss, but I'm hoping someone else can shed some insight into how quickly the water weight restores so that I can have a true weigh in.

Thanks!

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  • Happymelz
    Happymelz Posts: 536 Member
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    anyone?
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
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    Last time I had norovirus, I'd lost a few pounds, I think I was back to normal within 2 days.
  • Happymelz
    Happymelz Posts: 536 Member
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    Thanks! :)

    I rarely get sick and hadn't been this sick in like 6 or 7 years.
  • lamps1303
    lamps1303 Posts: 432 Member
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    I had a kidney infection last year and completely lost my appetitie. I lost about 8lbs because I wasnt eating. I regained it back within a few days

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