Weigh The Same As When I Had Surgery

[spadesmcloven 8]

I went in weighing 158 on Friday and had my surgery. I just got home and weighed and I weigh the exact same. What on earth???? Is this normal?

[ereneeh 77]

Do you mean 258?

[ereneeh 77]

If you mean 258, you will have several pounds of Fluid from the iv's. I went in weighing 240 and came home from the hospital weighing 250. I peed ALL night (at least 20 times, not kidding) and it took 2 days to get the fluids out. Then you'll start to see the loss. Congratulations and hang in there.

[Soon2BMiniMommy 92]

I hope you mean 258? And yes, completely normal! You just had pretty major surgery, and will have a lot of swelling and Fluid retention. Once your body 'feels' better and more stable, it will start to flush out the excess fluid it wants to hold onto for protection.

Give it at least a week.....

[spadesmcloven 8]

No I mean 158. I had my band removed due to complications at the same time and had the sleeve done. I hope the Water weight doesn't stay for too long. I'm following everything to a T.

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I think this is normal due to the IV (even at 158).

Much rest and speedy recovery to you!

[spadesmcloven 8]

Thank you hope! I am looking forward to it. Once this shoulder pain goes away!

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

It will go away, but it took about 12 days for me. I kept calling my doctor's office asking if it was normal. I took my pain meds fairly regularly, and it helped with the shoulder ache.

[spadesmcloven 8]

How are you doing with your sleeve?

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I've lost about 15 pounds, including the 6 from the pre-op diet (one week). I am now 2 weeks post op. I'm a little disappointed because I see all of these 20+ pound losers in the first weeks, and I am only at 9 from the surgery (in 14 days). I hope I didn't do all of this to lose 15 pounds.

On the other hand, being 15 pounds lighter does feel great.

[spadesmcloven 8]

When I had the band I lost slow at first then it came off fast. I'm sure your body is just adjusting. Congrats on the 15 yay!!!! Keep in touch we are basically neck to neck on our dates would be nice to have a sleeve partner. Where were you sleeved?

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I'm in Houston. I would love to keep in touch!

[spadesmcloven 8]

Dallas ft worth area here. I will be going to Houston in June or July for work. Quick question. When you drink do you get full so fast? I am stuffed can't finish right now. I need to lay down I feel exhausted and full to the gills!

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I did feel that way at first, but this week, that has subsided. From what I have read here, it has to do with swelling. When the swelling goes down, the pressure is less. Hope you feel better!

[spadesmcloven 8]

Thank you so much! You have been very helpful...