Is It Normal?

[Aprilsnewlife 7]

K so I think I read somewhere not to weigh myself for a while after surgery? Well I couldn't help it. I had surgery 48 hours ago and all I have had is a few cups of chicken broth and some Water but yet I have actually gained 2 lb..., does anyone know if that's normal ? Maybe swelling or the gas or something? I'm just so worried I'm going to be one of those that gains weight.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

You had a ton of IV fluids....chill...and don't weigh yourself for a week post-op. it takes at least that long to return to normal Fluid balance.

[KatNap 1]

I had surgery on the 20th and also have gained 2 lbs, on just the Clear Liquids. I am not too upset as I was warned these next weeks are all about healing and not losing weight. Keep up the good work!

[Sojourner 2,446]

It's totally normal to gain post weight post op...your body has experienced significant invasive trauma and is in the healing process.

It took two weeks post gall bladder surgery for my weight to return to what it had been prior to the surgery.

Try to resist the temptation to weigh yourself too often...it can create unnecessary negative thoughts. Small fluctuations in weight from day to day are normal.

[Aprilsnewlife 7]

Ok thank you guys! I will resist the temptation to weigh myself for a few weeks! Just had to make sure it was normal as I was not warned about that!

[kll724 3,055]

Normal!!!You have been pumped full of gas and IV's. Karen

[prettygirlswag 23]

I had my surgery on Thursday and I'm up a couple of pounds also #normal

[wallflower 188]

Yeah I gained a few pounds too. Was horrified but it came off. I thought it must be the fluids

[angelanicole0215 0]

Thank goodness. I was banded Tuesday 9/18 and have only lost four pounds. Was beginning to wonder how many liquid calories I was actually drinking. Glad to know I'm not alone.