Question:
Why did I gain weight after gall bladder surgery?

I had my gall bladder removed yesterday. (I had WLS in June 2003) When I got home this morning I weighed myself and was up 5 whole pounds! Is this normal for the day after? Could this weight gain be water retention or gas? I didn't eat anything but chicken broth and jello after surgery.    — sherrisantos (posted on January 8, 2004)

January 8, 2004
Did you have IV fluids? Most likely you did and sometimes those even contain glucose. If that's the culprit, it may take a couple of days but it will go away.
   —  SCbabe B.

January 9, 2004
I am assuming that they had you on IV fluids for your surgery as this is a common practice for surgery. That would explain your gain. I know I gained 15.5 pounds with my WLS surgery because of being on IVs for 3 days. It took me a week to get rid of those pounds before I could start on ME weight. Sandra
   — Arizona_Sun

January 9, 2004
The iv's are your culpret. I gained 30# when I had my WLS. You will be fine, it will come off quickly.
   — ChristineB