Weight loss starts when?

[linzcarr 1]

Hey y'all, I'm 6 days post op for the gastric sleeve. Ever since I came home from the hospital I have weighed 4 or 5 more pounds than my starting surgery weight. I don't understand why I have gained and not lost weight. I don't feel like I'm doing anything wrong. Although, I do struggle getting my Water and Protein in. Other than that I feel pretty good. What is everyone else's experience? Is this normal or not?

[liveaboard15 1,293]

Everyone gains weight while at the hospital. Its Water weight, it will come off.

[catwoman7 11,166]

yep. Water weight from the IV fluids. I've heard of some people gaining 10 or more lbs from it. It takes a few days for it to work it's way out of your system. In the mean time, if it's stressing you out, then just stay off the scale for a few days.

[Toomany#s 59]

I gained 8 pounds in the hospital which took a couple of weeks for me to lose again. I was very bloated feeling as well, it all goes away.

[linzcarr 1]

Thank y'all. I feel better now about it.

[Merill 88]

yep. Water weight from the IV fluids. I've heard of some people gaining 10 or more lbs from it. It takes a few days for it to work it's way out of your system. In the mean time, if it's stressing you out, then just stay off the scale for a few days.

Oh wow! This is one thing I didn't know I'm glad I joined this forum! as I'm learning so much before hand, ( I'm due for gastric bypass + hiatal hernia on the 27th of April) thank you all for sharing your experiences with us[emoji120][emoji120]

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[winkydinks 17]

Interesting...

I've had the complete opposite experience.

Had surgery Monday. Weighed 355 in the hospital right before it (and after 3 days of liquid diet). Got out of the hospital on Wednesday. Weighed 348 on Thursday night, and then I weighed 337 this morning. Hope I'm not dehydrated.

[Kimmy Kaye 43]

15 minutes ago, winkydinks said:

Interesting...

I've had the complete opposite experience.

Had surgery Monday. Weighed 355 in the hospital right before it (and after 3 days of liquid diet). Got out of the hospital on Wednesday. Weighed 348 on Thursday night, and then I weighed 337 this morning. Hope I'm not dehydrated.

Everyone's bodies work at different rates. I did gain 5 pounds after surgery, but have lost ten pounds since home. Surgery was April 6

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,514]

4 hours ago, Merill said:

Oh wow! This is one thing I didn't know I'm glad I joined this forum! as I'm learning so much before hand, ( I'm due for gastric bypass + hiatal hernia on the 27th of April) thank you all for sharing your experiences with us

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SAME!!! I'm learning so much on this forum. This place, and the wonderful people here, are a true Godsend. I didn't know what I didn't know...you know? lol

[Merill 88]

1 hour ago, SleeveDiva22 said:

SAME!!! I'm learning so much on this forum. This place, and the wonderful people here, are a true Godsend. I didn't know what I didn't know...you know? lol

Yes Gf I know exactly what you mean😅👍

[MandoGetsSleeved 436]

Weight gain is normal from all the IV fluids. Drink as much water/liquids (as your program advises) and walk walk walk. This will help with any pain and get your body back in whack.

[fourmonthspreop 499]

I went to the hospital at 309 and came home at like 315. It comes off fast after a couple of days to a week. Don't worry! All part of the journey.

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[lizonaplane 1,612]

I didn't gain or lose anything. It probably varies a lot by the amount the hospital pumps you full of and how dehydrated you are going in, how much you pee afterwards, along with the fact that bodies are weird and different. The weight will come off.

[GradyCat 3,693]

You have to keep in mind that you were filled with gas/air and fluids in the hospital and your body is wondering what the heck just happened to it. You're recovering. The weight is going to drop like a rock any day now. QUIT WEIGHING!

[FutureSylph 377]

1 hour ago, GradyCat said:

your body is wondering what the heck just happened to it.

LOL! And sometimes that feeling sticks around for several weeks (almost six so far, in my case).