caseyp 89 Posted August 9, 2012 I Shouldn't have weighed myself first thing when I got home. I have gained 6 pounds. I just need reassurance that I am retaining Fluid from surgery, right? The logical side of me knows this. :-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baba Wawa 543 Posted August 9, 2012 Yes, it's Fluid from the IVs you had at the hospital, 6 lb is just about right. They want to make sure you're well hydrated prior to discharge, just in case you should have difficulty getting in all your fluids the first few days home...don't weigh yourself for at least a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen_1381 446 Posted August 9, 2012 Yes! Don't stress. I was astonished to step on the scale the next day and weigh more. I'd been on liquids for a week, how did I gain?! It was, of course, from all of the IV Fluid and it took me a couple days to get back down to my surgery weight. I know it's hard, but try not to worry about the scale for the next few weeks. Your body is going through some crazy changes and will react on the scale. I nearly melted when I went to mushies and gained a few pounds in a day. Every diet change I would gain, it's like my body was shocked it was getting food again Just wait it out and don't take it too seriously for the first few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raindrop1999 15 Posted August 9, 2012 it is oku will gain before u loose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted August 9, 2012 Welcome home and Prayers for a speedy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
