Left the hospital 14 pounds higher

[jerseygirl10 9]

Surgery was 11/17, I was released on 11/19. And jumped on the scale at home to see 14 pounds UP. I know it's Water weight due to the IV but please share your stories.

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[Ssze1109 163]

Yes. I was 12 lbs up too the day after. It goes down. Give yourself some time.

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[Aggiemae 739]

It's normal, wait a week before you weigh again.

I know it's dissapointing because I'm in hospital and up 11 pounds due to IV fluids (and maybe the 100mg of prednisone).

I know I'm not gaining fat on less than 600 calories a day but it's still frustrating.

I keep reminding myself that I didn't gain this 100 pounds in a week!

[gr8mom0106 10]

I was sleeved the 18th and I weighed much heavier too. The nurses and dr said it's from the IV fluids , meds and gas they pump you up with . I knew it had to be that because my pj pants always for great then when I changed into those they were so tight around the waist I couldn't keep them on . I was told to keep moving around which helps release air too .

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[Vinasu 621]

9 pounds for me. It took eight days to come off.

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Edited November 21, 2016 by Vinasu

[jerseygirl10 9]

Thanks all !! You rock!!

My post op appointment is tomorrow (Tuesday).

Not sure but I THINK I'll be allowed to advance to full liquids.

Another question for you all.... a horrible awful pain about 2-3 inches to the right of the belly button. Not an incision and not the place of the drain. Anyone else have that pain in that place ?

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[Aggiemae 739]

Thanks all !! You rock!!

My post op appointment is tomorrow (Tuesday).

Not sure but I THINK I'll be allowed to advance to full liquids.

Another question for you all.... a horrible awful pain about 2-3 inches to the right of the belly button. Not an incision and not the place of the drain. Anyone else have that pain in that place ?

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That's were they pulled out your stomach. Mine hurt so much I couldn't roll over or sit up in bed! I used a tight shaper tank top to put pressure on my abdomen and it helped immediately. I wore it for a little over a week. Mine was from "GENIE" I already had it. Spanks makes them and they sell larger sizes at lane Bryant. If you still have the drain just tuck it under the tank top.

[Ssze1109 163]

Yes I had pain on right side too. Had to hold my right side when moving or walking. I bought an abdominal binder at Walmart in the sports section plus size for $5.00. It helped! I am 13 days out and I can move so much better. No pain with walking anymore.

[jerseygirl10 9]

Ssze --- that's exactly what I have to do. I think I have one or two from a prior surgery. I'll try it

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[gr8mom0106 10]

I haven't had pain just soreness form where the stomach was pulled

Out . However I never had a drain ...

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[jerseygirl10 9]

The NP seemed very concerned about this pain. I have another appointment Tuesday. They are going to want a CT scan

As far as the fluids. Down 19 since Sunday. Fortunately the hospital fluids came off

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