Question:
5 days post-op and I have gained weight is this normal
— doubledeb33 (posted on February 14, 2009)
February 14, 2009
Stay off the scale the first week. You are bloated from the surgery most
likely. Next week it will look much better. I weighed more right after
surgery then before. It was too scary. The next week everything was just
dropping. Stick to the liquids for now and you should be fine.
— trible
February 14, 2009
Lis, what surgery did you have?
— Ruth M.
February 14, 2009
Sorry, I meant Debbie, what surgery did you have?
— Ruth M.
February 14, 2009
I had RNY surgery. I weighed myself today and have gained about 5lbs. I do
feel very bloated my pants aren't fitting.
— doubledeb33
February 14, 2009
My RNY was 2-5-09 and I have been fleeling very bloated too. We have to
remember that we just had major surgery and it will take time for your body
to heal and let the swelling subside. My first week was hard, but now it's
getting easier. I really feel bloated while eating or drinking, but I am
making myself more aware of when I start to feel full, that I stop. I still
can't eat/drink everything but I try to do better the next day. TIME is
what we need to heal. Hang in there.....we are going to be fine. FYI, I
decided not to weight myself until I see my Doc next week. Hope this
helps and email me anytime!!!
— gagini
February 14, 2009
Remember that you had IVs and medications after your surgery. That uptic
in weight is a result of your surgery and immediate post surgery time. I
know you want to see immediate results, but stay away from the scales for a
couple of weeks. Denise
— DeniseHolstege
February 14, 2009
I came home from the hospital eleven pounds higher than when I went in. It
took two weeks to get rid of all the fluid. Not fun! But once that came
off, I started to see real results.
Good Luck to you!
— Dee L.
February 14, 2009
I was in the hospital for 5 days and when I came home my weight was 20lbs
more than the day of the surgery. The doctor said it was fluid retention
and that it would go away fast. It took me about 3 weeks post-op to get rid
of it and then the pounds started to come off. Do not despair. Follow your
doctor's advice and you will be just fine. Good luck.
— maria09elena
February 14, 2009
Every case is different but as a long-time surgical and ICU nurse, let me
assure you that bascially EVERYONE gains fluid weight during surgical
procedures. I bet you a protein shake you'll pee it all off in a couple
more days - - don't despair!
— mountainmike
February 16, 2009
Hi, I have read this is pretty common, it happend to me. The day I went
home from the hospital I weighed more than I weighed before I dieted and
lost my weight before surgery. I have a bad fluid retention problem and had
to continue my fluid meds at half the dose I was taking before surgery.
Don't weigh yourself at home either.
— adrift20
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