I Weight More Post-Op?

[motherlaura 6]

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?

[NurseLydsss 59]

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!!!

[motherlaura 6]

Thanks... I'm definitely trying not to feel discouraged but there's definitely a little part of me that's pouting over it.

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

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.

[sweetsdst 0]

Thanks for this post feeling the same way banded 8/30.

[KristinsMommy 145]

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

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

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.

[VegasMommaof1 10]

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!

[Kinley7390 80]

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!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Stay away from the scale for 6 wks, other than post op check up. You're body is healing.

[Wisegirl1 7]

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.

[motherlaura 6]

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.

[kandikay76 21]

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.

[Scooterbug 13]

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

[VegasMommaof1 10]

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.