Gained weight already- surgery yesterday

littlefroggy · August 20, 2008

I actually gained 7 lbs while in the hospital overnight!!! I am hoping it's just Water weight do to the IV.

Did this happen to anyone else?

vegasgirl44 · August 20, 2008

I actually gained 7 lbs while in the hospital overnight!!! I am hoping it's just Water weight do to the IV.
Did this happen to anyone else?

littlefroggy, you must be talkin' to me! I gained 6 lbs in surgery and it's taken me since last Thursday to take it off. I think I've just about lost it all. Now, I'm back to my preop weight loss of 21 lbs. I saw a post of someone who lost 17 lbs in 5 days! I thought I was gonna cry!

I think it's fluids and gas. My tummy looks like it's about 7 months pregnant. Don't be surprised if yours stays bloated for a while. Someone else had surgery on July 29th and she said her tummy is just now going down. I had to go back to my fat jeans for today. It's kind of discouraging, but just know that there are other people in your boat with you. Good luck! You will be fine.

Cathrine Ray · August 20, 2008

Hi. This is normal.. I left the hospital more than when I weighed in... It started to drop back in 3 days...I'm 18 days out and 11 pounds lost... They tell me as soon as I get off squisy food to real food you will gain... Good Luck

Long2BFree · August 20, 2008

The weight gain is perfectly normal and will take about a week or two to lose. Stay off the scale until you have your pre-op appointment so you don't get discouraged.