Gained Weight After Surgery?

[JulieC74 37]

Before I had surgery yesterday I lost down from 237 to 229..with preop and weigh today and weigh 232...anyone know why? Had my fluids that I'm supposed to have.

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Yes you're retaining a lot of fluids right now, they pump you full of them during surgery.

Keep in mind the first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing, not losing. It's not uncommon to not lose anything during this time and some even gain a little. My best advice is to try to make smart food choices as you go through the post op diet phase, stick to the plan your surgeon gave you religiously so you'll heal well, and put the scale away for at least the next 4 weeks. Once you're past the healing phase and on real food, then you can start weighing yourself and worrying about loss.

Best wishes to you

[JulieC74 37]

Thank you!!!

[jen_1381 446]

Trust me that weight should fall off in a few days. I had my 2 week post-op visit with my doctor and he was amazed that I had lost weight. He said it's not uncommon for people to gain up to 10 lbs after surgery! Your body kind of goes into shock, plus all of the IV Fluid they give you, so it takes a while for your body to realize it can release that fluid. You should see the scale move in the right direction soon!

[daisychains7 427]

I think it's normal. I gained 7.5lbs in week 2. I don't plan on weighing myself at all til the first fill. Hang in there.

[difa 114]

Yes you're retaining a lot of fluids right now' date=' they pump you full of them during surgery.

Keep in mind the first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing, not losing. It's not uncommon to not lose anything during this time and some even gain a little. My best advice is to try to make smart food choices as you go through the post op diet phase, stick to the plan your surgeon gave you religiously so you'll heal well, and put the scale away for at least the next 4 weeks. Once you're past the healing phase and on real food, then you can start weighing yourself and worrying about loss.

Best wishes to you [/quote']

Exactly. I gained 3lbs from the iv fluids