Gaining weight after surgery?

[BonnieJo 21]

I just had my surgery Monday Feb 1 and I have gained each day they weighed me at the hospital and now I am home still gained 6 pounds from what I weighed pre-surgery. Did this happen to anyone else ? And could you tell me when I can expect to lose this I assume Water weight from my IVs and start losing weight?

I little shocked and disappointed right now any ideas?

Thanks so much for your time and advise !!!!!

Bonnie

[catwoman7 11,223]

it happens to everyone - it's just Water weight from the IV. Wait a week or so after surgery before weighing yourself - it'll be gone by then

[BonnieJo 21]

Thank you so much I am so relieved to hear that !!!

Thanks for your answer I will try and be patient

Appreciate your response...

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I highly recommend that you just stay off of the scale at home early out. I only weighed at my doctors appointments for my first few months and was always happy with my progress.

There is no reason to drive yourself crazy with the numbers on the scale.< /p>

[amandawall 12]

I gained 8 lbs in the hospital and I was so upset! It took about a week for it to come off! Hang in there!

[Lyndzee104 2]

Same here! Just the IV fluid...ditch the scale now!

[Learningtolive 109]

Agreed, IV fluids plus the swelling from your body post-surgery. Don't focus on numbers early on, except the Fluid and Protein numbers! I refuse to buy a scale lol

[BonnieJo 21]

I am a bit addicted to mine I am afraid BUT have not got back on since I posted this ....waiting a week post op

[pierper 4]

I actually gained 6 lbs in the hospital. Just came home yesterday

[Dar200 285]

I actually gained 6 lbs in the hospital. Just came home yesterday

I gained in hospital too. I think most do. Try to stay away from the scales for a while. I think it took a couple of weeks before my weight really started dropping.