Question:
4 days out and gained 10 lbs. Bloated. When will the water leave?

I've gained inches all over so it has to be water. Followed all the liquid diet instructions. Passed some gas today and feel better but its like I have an inflated basketball in my abdomen. No other complications. Anyone have advice?    — Power2Change (posted on January 3, 2009)

January 3, 2009
The weight you gained is very normal. I was told that it would be a few days after my discharge from the hospital that the excess water weight would go away. The weight you gained is from your IV and any swelling that you have. I am only 4 weeks post op and I wanted to see results right away. I would suggest not weighing yourself every day. I do it it every 3 to 5 days. It helps me. Good Luck
   — jewels76

January 3, 2009
For me drinking lots of fluids and walking worked to get the gas and bloating over with. It will take a few days. Try not to get too worked up over the evil numbers because everything will be a lot better in two weeks
   — jeanne_wise

January 3, 2009
Don't be discouraged. It was almost 2 weeks before the water weight and gas/bowel functions got back to normal. Make sure you are staying with the required water and protein. Once the water weight from the IVs moved on thru the weight started to come off. Remember you insides are still swollen and that will make a difference. Congratulations!
   — DeniseHolstege

January 3, 2009
I gained 25 lbs after surgery while in the hospital. I didn't lose any weight for the first 3 weeks. I thought I had made a huge mistake. But if you stick to the plan everything will be fine. Have your protein first above all, drink your water and, walk as much as you can. In the end, it will work out.
   — maria09elena

January 4, 2009
I agree with the rest of the posts. Don't worry about the scale right now! Walk, walk, walk! I had Lap RNY on Dec 9th and the more I walked the better I felt. I still get bloated from time to time and walking always helps. Good luck!
   — Fircrkr64