I couldnt believe how much fluid weight I gained in the hospital!

I gained 12 lbs in 3 days.. I almost cried when I got off the scale. I wasnt expecting that. Hopefully it will come off quickly! I am feeling OK, just tired, and cold. I had trouble sleeping last night, I couldnt get comfortable. I slept in the recliner, and did OK.

I just stepped on the scale after returning home from the hospital today, I gained 6lbs in 3 days also. Pretty discouraging, but I know it's only temporary. LOTS of swelling and water retention. I'm already on the road to recovery, as I'm sure you are too! Take it easy and drive on! Glad to hear you're feeling OK other than being tired and cold! Keri M.

Too bad your doctor didn't tell you this would happen. It will go away very soon. My husband gained about 7 lbs and lost it all quickly. He actually went down about 45 pounds in the first month, but men loose easier than we do. Don't worry just follow your eating plan, the soft proteins get boring, but really important for healing. My surgery is in a couple of weeks so I get to go through this as well.....

Wooooohooooo congrats on becoming a loser Keri!! I'm sure it will drop off fairly quickly as everyone has said. Take care hon and get that walking in and your water. Anna

Hang in there. They pumped you full of all kinds of IV fluids at the hospital. It will take awhile for all of it to work its way out again.. plus all the swelling. Glad the recliner helped you get some sleep.

Yup, I gained 8lbs in the 4days I was in the hospital. I have been home for a couple of days and it is almost all gone. It goes away rather quickly. Give yourself a few days and weigh, you will see the difference. Crystal Living on Popsicles and crystal light.