Swelling/Water Weight Gain after Surgery?

[Jonathan 5]

Does anyone else remember gaining a lot of weight right after surgery (the 2-3 days after, I mean) due to Water retention and/or swelling?

I've gained 10 lbs since my removal surgery 2 days ago and I've hardly consumed any calories at all. Of course, what I HAVE consumed has been broths that are high in sodium. Still, that seems extreme to me.

Anyone go through anything similar with any surgeries you've had? Is this remotely normal?

[MsButterKup23 1]

Sorry you are going through this. Did they give you a lot of IV fluids? Perhaps the IV fluids along with the sodium is the problem.

I would definately talk to your doctor about it, perhaps he could give you some Water pills or something if he thinks that's all it is.

Take care!

[Maggie63 0]

i weighed myself when i got home from my surgery and had gained 7 lbs from that morning...i am sure it was the Fluid from the IV...within a few days it ws gone....but check with your doc to be sure

good luck jonathan!

[the best me 6]

My Dad just had surgery (Feb 20) and gained a ton of Water weight from the IVs. His surgery was long (he had a Warthins tumor removed from his Parotid gland in his neck-benign) and he peed forEVER for days getting all the Fluid out. So, yeah, it sounds normal to me. Hang on a few more days and give your body some time. When it doesn't need the hydration so much it will let it go. Drink your water! :hat:

[Iluvharleys 15]

I gained 8 pounds, but it came off pretty fast. They told me in the hospital that I would though.

[flower 2]

Its very normal after surgery they give you tons of fluids you swell from the surgery your not moving as much after a week it will subside

[Jonathan 5]

Ok. Thanks everyone, I feel better =)

[lianna 3]

Another gainer here. I didnt weigh for 2 days and when I did I was still up 6 lbs. It does come off over the next few days. I assumed it was a combination of the I.V. fluids and fluids from the swelling. Hope you are doing okay with the unbanding, you've been through the wringer.....

[Infaith 1]

Oh definitely Jonathan!

Of course when I had my band removed I was 15 pounds dehydrated (230) when I know my regular weight at that time was 245. After my band removal surgery I was 255, but that 10 pounds came off with drinking lots of Water.< /p>

Take care guy!

[Jonathan 5]

I was 306 after surgery, but a week later, I'm back down to 292. The sudden gain scared me, but all is well now.

Thanks y'all.

Jonathan