TT Weight Gain- Swelling?

Danielsfamilyof5
on 7/8/10 5:51 am - Germany

I had my TT 9 days ago, and decided to step on the scale today and was astonished to be 5 pounds heavier! Please tell me this is swelling or something surgery related. I worked so hard to lose the weight , I havent seen the # I saw today in over a year!

Melissa in Germany

Two years ago, I changed my life...
Goal reached 9/12/09
Tummy Tuck 6/29/2010

Lisa R.
on 7/8/10 5:55 am - Cleveland, OH

RNY on 10/11/01

It's swelling. It's your body's way of repairing itself. If you notice I posted about my drains still being in - they're still draining out all the fluid that's causing me swelling.

My weight is up as well, but I know it will come off - but I totally understanding the panic of seeing numbers higher than you're use to seeing.

Keep your eating in check and don't eat out of reaction to the number on the scale and you'll be fine soon.

Good luck!

RNY: 10/11/2001 PS: May 28, 2010: Circumferential body lift with gluteal augmentation and brachioplasty & thoracoplasty June 25, 2010: Bilateral breast augmentation with mastopexy and medial thigh lift

AnonBarbie
on 7/8/10 7:24 am

Im weighing more too due to surgery :( freaks me out too

shellymor
on 7/8/10 7:45 am - TX

RNY on 07/29/08

The iv's they give you during surgery and the swelling your body is using to heal itself, especially after something like a tt, are pretty common. Don't get bummed, stick with dr's. plan, and focus on healing!

Danielle H.
on 7/8/10 11:24 am - Atlanta, GA

VSG on 12/13/07

A single iv bag can cause 2-5 lbs of weight gain! You had multiple during surgery and most will tell you tha twhile he removed weight with the excess skin - you've added fluid from iv plus swelling and general trauma to the body. Could take up to 6 weeks to get it to go down...I think 2-3 is pretty normal - it just takes time!

High Weight 260, Surgery Weight 218, Lowest Weight 156, CURRENT WEIGHT 177, Goal Weight 140

Breast Lift /Back Lipo 10/2008
LBL (Belt Lipectomy with Fluer de lis cut TT) 2/27/09
www.advancedobesitysurgery.com (Dr. Dennis Smith)
www.gaplasticsurgery.com (Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg)

L. Rios
on 7/8/10 12:08 pm - Springfield, MO

RNY on 10/07/08

I had a TT 7 days ago. They removed 7 lbs between the skin and fat removal and the liposuction. I'm 5 lbs heavier today. Its swelling and fluid retention. My surgeon told me to expect to see that leave in 3-5 weeks. I can tell everyday the swelling is going down and I'm happier and happier with my results! :D Lou

KittenLove
on 7/9/10 2:23 am - Around Knoxville, TN

RNY on 09/02/08

no TT here (yet!) but with my BL/BA 2.5 weeks ago, I was up almost 15 pounds!!! it took a while to start coming off but it just keeps doing it..i was happy to see 138 earlier this week but i saw 135.1 this morning - be patient - its so hard but so worth it!

Be happy.

Covahboy
on 7/9/10 5:41 am - Euclid, OH

Please, Please, Please stay away from tha scale...
OMG... your jus a few days out... So I'm pretty sure it's swelling... I had a tummy tuck like 7 weeks ago & my surgeon told me to push away from tha scale... So jus sit back & relax...

I'm living this surgery and not letting the surgery live me...

ANEWMii
on 7/9/10 8:19 am - Phoenix, AZ

Very, very good advice JusRio! I waited until at least four weeks before I even thought about weighing myself! It takes a while for your body to rid itself of all of the extra fluids. Weighing yourself will just freak you out.

Sandi
I'm a whole new Mii! From 273+lbs to 145lbs. and a whole new life!!!
Lost through diet and exercise ( Praise God and thanks Wii Fit! )
Body by God and Dr. Mazaheri!!!!
1st PS 3/30/10 - LBL/Brachio done by the wonderful Dr. Mazaheri
2nd PS 6/1/10 - BL/Thoracoplasty/Full TL of course with Dr. Mazaheri
Thank you God! I will always be grateful for the change you have made in me! All glory is Yours!

Rachelq
on 7/9/10 10:17 pm - Laguna Niguel, CA

RNY on 04/27/04 with

Hi! Move away from the scale :-)

Here are some tips I found on post op care:

Drink plenty of water; this is very important. Your body needs water to help flush out the residual anesthesia and pain meds -- especially after you cease taking them. Plus, you will retain more fluid resulting in being more bloated and increased swelling if you do not. Also, your medications can cause constipation and being dehydrated can only make things worse.
Remember that swelling is normal, as is bloating. If you accept it and continue to drink water and eat a balanced diet, all will subside in its own time -- with a lot less stress.

Hope that helps!

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