Post surgery weight gain

[Martha78 0]

I had my lap band surgery on 8/18/2011 and was d/c'd home on 8/19/2011. When I got home I weighed myself and noticed I gained 8 lbs overnight. Has anyone else had this experience and does anyone know why this may have happened?

[NJGirl32 43]

Fluids they pump into during surgery (IV) plus bloated and swelling from surgery-not to mention gas. I wouldn't worry about it at all. When I went back to work I had to leave my pants unbottoned at the top because my stomach was so bloated. You'll be fine and back to normal in no time!

[VickiC 0]

I have no idea why it happens but i had the same thing.. the weight actually stayed a couple weeks. but then it left

someone on here said they thought that happens more often when you have a hiatal hernia repair and i did happen to have one .. so maybe there is more swelling ?

i dont really know but i know youre not alone. congrats on getting banded!

[cakegirl 12]

IV fluids.

[Cindy C 150]

Between the IV fluids and the gas I also weighed 8 pounds more after surgery then I did before. Don't worry. It doesn't last long. One week later that 8 pounds was gone and so was 5 more.

[vlp1968 83]

Yes, the fluids for sure. I think they put saline in the iv, going to make you retain fluids. I wouldn't get on the scale everyday if I were you. When I was loosing I weighed in once a week and recorded it. I felt like the natural flucuations would drive me crazy.

[Ric 89]

I had my lap band surgery on 8/18/2011 and was d/c'd home on 8/19/2011. When I got home I weighed myself and noticed I gained 8 lbs overnight. Has anyone else had this experience and does anyone know why this may have happened?

The same thing happened to me! I am betting as bloated as I felt that my belly was twice as big as normal! And the Gas pain was unbearable until about 5 or 6 days after surgery!

[Martha78 0]

Thanks everyone. I wasn't sure if the weight gain was suppose to happen or not. I appreciate everyone's input in helping me understand the changes my body is going through.