Queen ApisM 427 Posted April 11, 2022 All these post-surgery Water weight stories make me so happy my surgeon had me take Lasix while at the hospital to get the fluids out. I have a heart issue and a standing prescription for Lasix as needed (which is very, very rarely). At the time I was a bit annoyed as to why they made me take it in the hospital, since I take it so rarely, but sometimes it's almost like the doctors have reasons for what they do! Looking back I am really happy they made me take it. I hadn't realized before surgery that you can gain all that water weight. It's also not unique to WLS. My brother got his gall bladder out a few months ago, and legitimately gained 20 lbs in water weight as a result. It took a good 4-5 weeks to get it out. Patience is a virtue when dealing with post-surgical water weight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,024 Posted April 11, 2022 I weighed exactly the same day after hospital but many people do gain and some lose. It just varies like our bodies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites