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Hi I went from 275 day of surgery to 282 since my surgery on TUesday. How long before it starts dropping? Is it different for everyone?

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Hi I went from 275 day of surgery to 282 since my surgery on TUesday. How long before it starts dropping? Is it different for everyone?

Hi Beldary,

Well I can't speak for anyone else but the day after my surgery I thought I was going to need some Oompa Loompas to take me to the Juicing Room and roll me around to get rid of the bloating I had. My doctor told me that they were pumping me full of fluids via my IV and that it is normal to gain weight right after the operation. I didn't weigh myself until day 12 when I had my normal follow up appointment and by then the bloating and Water weight was gone. I actually think it was gone by around day 3 or 4. Also it was hard at first to even get my 60 oz of fluids in so I think you'll find that you will lose all that Water weight soon enough.

Remember look at this longer term as in at least weeks and months not days or even hours. Also good luck to you on your journey and recovery!

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Hi! congrats on your surgery!!! i remember the dr telling me that the Water id gain during surgery and immedietly after will go away about a week after surgery. Gas-x strips are supposed to be absolutely amazing!! CONGRATS i have my date april 21. ive been dealing with insurance for about 8 months then i just got approval date. i posted a new thread 23 and about to have my sleeve surgery in 2 weeks help. if anyone could check it out and help me i would be so grateful!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

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I gained seven pounds from immediate pre-surgery weigh-in to my first morning at home two days later. It was a little alarming until I remembered the IV bags and such. Now at seven days out it's all gone and more. Beldary, the best is quickly on its way to you. My challenge now is getting in more walking. I'm just a few days ahead of you and each day something has changed and luckily each have been good.

My best wishes for journey

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Yup, what everyone has said here. I left the hospital up 8 lbs from when I went in, those IV fluids had me bloated like a stuffed sausage. It'll come off (and then some) before you know it.

Best of luck to you!

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