Question:
Five days since surgery, weight up 1 lbs, clear liquids only, HOW?

   — Betty V. (posted on October 4, 2002)

October 4, 2002
Probably just fluid retention. They load you up with fluid in the OR and you are probably retaining. Was the weight done on the same scale. Scales can differ greatly, also. Don't worry, you will lose soon enough, good luck.
   — Dana S.

October 4, 2002
I had my open RNY on Aug. 19, 2002. They pumped so much fluid in me through my IV, that I was up 18 lbs. after surgery. I lost 8 of it before I left the hospital and the rest shortly thereafter. Be patient, it will go away...
   — Carol H.