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I went for my 1st doctor visit today as I was sleeved on Jan 17th and had a few complications. I was on an IV for 4 days and I could not drink by mouth. So today when I went to have my 1st checkup I had gained 3lbs. I was in total shock. How could this be I have been on liquids for 4 weeks and gained 3lbs. The doctor explained to me it was just Water weight due to the IV. I am so frustrated and hope I made the right choice. I have not done anything that I shouldn't have and I want this to work. Need suggestions please.

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Do not worry--stick to your diet and in a few days you should see a big drop. I had about 3 lbs extra Fluid in me from the IVs as well, and if you had a rough time your body is going to hold onto whatever it needs in order to heal. I bet by next week you are down at least 8 lbs. I have lost 15 lbs in 12 days and five of those days I didn't do anything. Stick with it!

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Absolutely it's the Water weight!! Please don't worry, you'll be on the loser's bench sooooo soon!! Feel better!:)

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I gained 11 lbs from being on an IV for one day! It all came off in about two days.

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The doctor isn't concerned so relax. I know we are own hardest critic. I gained 12 pounds and only had the iv in for one day. Remember you had complications so it is taking just a little longer for your body to adjust. Be patient and it will come off before you know it.

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Thank you all for the kind words. I will try not to worry about it and just keep on going. I am just anxious to lose some weight.

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