motherlaura 6 Posted September 13, 2012 I don't mean to sound petty - but I'm really kind of bummed that yesterday and today while I've been at home, I actually weigh more than I did when I went in to get banded on Tuesday. Just a few pounds more but with consuming nothing really besides 2 ounces of Protein Shakes at a time and doing other sf drinks in between, I just assumed that my weight would keep dropping from the get-go like it was during the Atkins pre-op diet. Is this normal? Maybe the result of the anestheia, the pain pills, etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseLydsss 59 Posted September 13, 2012 That's possibly due to swelling or the body retaining Water as a result of surgery....hide the scale for now and focus on healing...and in a week or so, try to weigh yourself again. DON'T BE DISCOURAGED!!! 2 Mrs. Curtis and Disney Nut reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherlaura 6 Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks... I'm definitely trying not to feel discouraged but there's definitely a little part of me that's pouting over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
♕ajtexas♕ 3,771 Posted September 13, 2012 Step away from the scale! I mean it!! You are recovering from surgery, all the drugs and swelling and gas..... will effect your weight. Now is the time to focus on healing your body. It is normal to not loose or to gain weight at this stay. Be patient, all good things come with time. Take care. 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetsdst 0 Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks for this post feeling the same way banded 8/30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristinsMommy 145 Posted September 13, 2012 yes leave the scale alone for a week. I was 8 lbs more when I left the hospital. I'm one week out and down 11 lbs. it's def the fluids and gas and swelling 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A New New Dawn 1,695 Posted September 13, 2012 Totally normal post-op. You have swelling, are bloated, and were pumped w/ tons of liquids during surgery. Right now, just focus on healing and not losing. It will start melting off you very soon. 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasMommaof1 10 Posted September 14, 2012 I gained 10 pounds in 36 hours, while nothing crossed my lips!!! It freaked me out. You will drop them, trust me. Hang in there...I got home on a Friday and the 10 pounds were gone in 5 days! 1 Kinley7390 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinley7390 80 Posted September 15, 2012 I went into the hospital the morning of surgery feeling great about the 17 pounds I had lost during the pre-op phase, and I left the hospital the next day almost 9 pounds heavier having only eaten ice chips! As everyone else has said, this is normal and to be expected as a result of swelling, meds, IV fluids and gas. It took a week before I was back to my pre-operative weight. I have stayed that same weight for the past few days, but I am not stressing over it anymore. I know it will start coming off again when my body is ready, stronger and fully healed. So, don't worry! It will take care of itself! 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted September 15, 2012 Stay away from the scale for 6 wks, other than post op check up. You're body is healing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wisegirl1 7 Posted September 15, 2012 Don't get discouraged, I definitely did not weigh myself until my drs appt 8 days post op and was excited to see I lost 14 pounds. You just had your surgery and you are still swollen from the meds. Just know the weight loss is coming soon. 1 Kinley7390 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherlaura 6 Posted September 15, 2012 I know that staying away from the scale would be the best thing to do but I seem to keep getting on it. I'm no longer bummed out by it but I'm still watching it... today is the first day that I'm back to my pre-surgery weight so it took about 5 days for things to subside. 1 Kinley7390 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandikay76 21 Posted September 15, 2012 STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALE! lol I did the same thing, I'm sure there's a ton of people here had done the same thing. It's hard sometimes, curiosity you know. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I'm 9 days out and dont feel too bad aside from some port site soreness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooterbug 13 Posted September 15, 2012 I am 9 days Post OP and am having a similar issue. I will be up 2 pounds one day..then down the next..then back up....so on and so forth. It is kind of annoying because at this point (over a week out) I thought I would have continued to lose like I was pre-op Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasMommaof1 10 Posted September 15, 2012 I threw my scale away today! Causes way too many mental issues with my brain wanting to see a lower number! Bye bye scale. I will weigh at drs and go by how clothes are fitting. 2 ready2run and Wisegirl1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites