weight gain after TT
Hi Deb:
From all the posts that I have read, it looks like most people swell out anywhere from 5-10 lbs. after surgery from fluids. I do not plan to weigh until I am at least a week out. I don't think I can handle the gain I would see. It would make me sad.
From all the posts that I have read, it looks like most people swell out anywhere from 5-10 lbs. after surgery from fluids. I do not plan to weigh until I am at least a week out. I don't think I can handle the gain I would see. It would make me sad.
Tess
Starting Wt 306; Losing Wt 155; Goal Wt 145: Regain Wt 225; Current Wt 157
PS: FDL Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair 5/17/12, TT Revision, Butt and Thigh Lift 4/18/13
I was told to stay off the scale for a month, your surgeon just put your body through some super throw down trauma and with that comes swelling.
Also, just because they remove that amount in skin does not always mean that it will reflect on the scale. Some of that was fluid and they body replaces fluid.
Also, just because they remove that amount in skin does not always mean that it will reflect on the scale. Some of that was fluid and they body replaces fluid.
HW 405- Pre op weight 374- Plastics weight 203 Current weight 194
Circumferential lift/Brachioplasty November 8, 2011
16.3 pounds removed.
Revisions + Thighplasty October 23, 2012
Breast lift- Spring 2013
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on 5/4/12 7:34 am
on 5/4/12 7:34 am
No worries, it's all swelling. Just keep in mind, though, as others have said, that you might not lose the full weight of the skin. Your body replensishs the fluids lost with the skin. Some people dont see a difference on the scale at all, and others even see it drop more because we tend to not eat as much while recovering from the TT.
But regardless of what the scale says, enjoy your new, flat tummy! The swelling will subside and you'll see the scale go down in time.
But regardless of what the scale says, enjoy your new, flat tummy! The swelling will subside and you'll see the scale go down in time.
All will be well hun. It is so normal to have lots of worries. The swelling is allot of weight. just think about how much some women gain on their periods then compare that to the massive trauma that your body just went through. I am not weighing myself (so I say now) for 4 weeks after surgery and even then I will try not to freak out. lol
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T.
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T.
I was up about 7 pounds post-op, too. Did you take your measurements? My waist was 4 inches bigger the first week post-op. I freaked, but it got better with time. Don't panic!! : )
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
stay off the scale!! it is totally swelling...I remember feeling like I was pregnant! I didn't get on the scale for about 3 weeks I think and then I was very happily surprised. Your metabolism really spead up for about 6 weeks post op..loved that! Now it is back to norma.
are you wearing a binder?
Make sure you keep drinking alot of fluids.
take care and good luck
Patty
are you wearing a binder?
Make sure you keep drinking alot of fluids.
take care and good luck
Patty
My weight loss journey 
Yes im wearing a binder and drinking alot of fluids and protein shakes. Dont have much of an appetite. I think I over did it a little yesterday because Im feeling rough today. I walked about 2 blocks then went to the grocery store. I will definetly take it east today but need to wash my hair. Every little task is a big task right now. I will stay off the scale. Deb
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