4 weeks out and I gained....

I just went in to the dr's. yesterday for a support group meeting and to weigh myself becaus I thought that the scale in my apartment was wrong, but no it actually weighed me in lighter than the dr's scale. Anyway it said that I was up 5 lbs. is this possible. Since my pre-op diet and the first 2 weeks after surgery I lost 50 lbs and then all of the sudden in the next two weeks I put on 5 lbs. Is that humanly possible??? Has ANYONE else experienced this?? It is freaking me out!!!!!!!!!!

Your scale at home and the surgeons will always be different.  Use the scale at home as this is the one you will use most often.

When I went for my 2 week post op I found that the scale at my surgeons was 7 lbs. heavier.  Of course this is at 3pm and fully clothed w/shoes and all.  The PA told me that their scale does differ 5-7 lbs from the patients.

Because you will only be at your doc's office on occasion it is always best to use your own scale.

annette

Thank you...I asked the internalist dr. and she said it was definately not normal and I need to be looking at what I am eating and yada yada. Then I talked to the Psycologist and he said that it definately has to be what I am eating and I'm not being honest with myself...I wanted to die!!!!

Nothing is really "normal" as it comes to this and everyone is different.  The body can naturally fluctuate many ounces and even pounds during the course of a day.  I agree with the other poster...pick a scale and stick with it =)

Ms Shell

She's right--people's weights can vary quite a bit, and the doctor's scale isn't always accurate. Use your home scale, and be proud!

In the early days of my weight loss I gained a few pounds and finally realized it was from the amount of salt that was in all the soups and broths I was drinking! So, I went for lower sodium, upped my water intake, and eventually it took care of itself.

Plus, women's weights can fluctuate widely during our periods. I always gain at least 2 pounds, and my sister gains 3 or 4! So, no big. You would have had to eat an EXTRA 17,500 calories in 2 weeks just to put on 5 pounds of REAL WEIGHT. Not likely, so take heart and keep on pluggin' away!

Thank you!

Great perspective and excellent advice, Waterwench!!  Totally true yo!

With all the water that we need to drink and what time of the day that you get weighed will put on a good5-8 pounds. And if your pmsing, that's another couple of pounds.  Don't worry about and enjoy the ride.

Thank you!!!

I have a better idea!  Use your close as a guide to weight loss.  Saves alot of worry and stress.  Just a thought.  Also 5 lbs isn't alot for women with our water retention issues.  Hang in there.