8 Week Post Op- Losing weight but adding inches

Hi, I am almost 8 weeks post-op and since my surgeon is 2 hours away I don't get to weigh that often so I thought instead I would check out my waist. Before surgery I measured it and it was 53 inches, now every time I measure it no matter how tight I pull the tape and adjust it under my rolls I can only get 55 inches. I've lost close to 50 pounds...what is going on? I've heard of people losing inches but not weight but never the other way around. I did have an open procedure so my scare is in my waist area.

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