OH SH!T!

[Jls93001 26]

8 days post op, lost 9 lbs when I went for my 1 week follow up 2 days ago. Stepped on the scale today and GAINED FOUR 4 FOUR!!! POUNDS!!!! BUT HOW???? I have been doing everything right! Hoping and praying it's because it's "that time of the month" for me,but still scared to even take a sip of chicken broth!

Edited February 12, 2014 by Jls93001

[Seela 1,187]

8 days post op, lost 9 lbs when I went for my 1 week follow up 2 days ago. Stepped on the scale today and GAINED FOUR 4 FOUR!!! POUNDS!!!! BUT HOW???? I have been doing everything right! Hoping and praying it's because it's "that time of the month" for me,but still scared to even take a sip of chicken broth!

Totally normal, don't freak out. You just had major surgery and your body is totally retaining Water. I've read where some people gained 10lbs with surgery. It'll happen

[sunny2day 50]

I am four weeks post op and the same exact thing happened to me. Right out of surgery I lost 10 pounds and then gained like 3 pounds and then nothing until the very end of week 3 when all of a sudden I lost 10 pounds again. Its really weird what the body does. But I think right before you loose or it lets go it stores as much of whatever you are giving it until it has no choice but to let it go. Don't worry about the scale, it will move sooner or later but it will move. Focus on getting fluids, calories, and Protein and focus on taking your Vitamins and starting a routine. Once you get this down the rest will fall into place. Good luck, one day at a time, this is a lifetime journey.

[NMJG 1,266]

It's normal. Don't freak. dear. Try to weigh only once a week or less. Much better on your nerves

[Teachamy 1,042]

Agreed. I only weigh once a week or once every 2-3 weeks. I am a slow loser, so I know if I am ruled by the scale, I will get too frustrated. Don't let the scale control you! You are doing everything right! The weight will come off.

[Kindle 8,667]

Water retention and hydration status plays a huge role in daily weight fluctuations. I had to go to urgent care 3 days ago because I was dehydrated from diarrhea. They weighed me when I went in, gave me a bunch of IV fluids. I went home and drank even more. I didn't eat anything all day. The next day was my normal weekly weigh in, and I was up 11 pounds from the day before! Believe me, you did not gain 4 pounds of fat overnight.

[Jls93001 26]

Water retention and hydration status plays a huge role in daily weight fluctuations. I had to go to urgent care 3 days ago because I was dehydrated from diarrhea. They weighed me when I went in, gave me a bunch of IV fluids. I went home and drank even more. I didn't eat anything all day. The next day was my normal weekly weigh in, and I was up 11 pounds from the day before! Believe me, you did not gain 4 pounds of fat overnight.

WHEW! I was terrified. Thank you

[Jls93001 26]

Yes, I will start weighing in every Sunday. Great idea. After this I need to stay away from the scale! Lol