Question:
I gained 20 lbs. in hospital. One week post-op only lost 5!!!
I had rny open a week ago. While in the hospital I gained 20 lbs. I guess it was from water retention. Now I am home and doing everything I am supposed to do, but I have only lost 5 lb.s!! Is this normal? What can I do to get rid of this water weight? — cloudy (posted on July 5, 2004)
July 5, 2004
Yeah, I would say this is very normal. I had open RNY too, and I couldn't
fit in any of my pants for 2 weeks after surgery. My biggest jeans were
too tight around my tummy for quite a while. No worries. It's swelling,
bruising, etc. Good luck!
— KelBurt
July 5, 2004
That totally happened to me! Dont let it phase you. It will all come off
in the end. I am feeling and doing greaat! I am 7 months out now. Hang
in there and happy healing!
~Jennifer
— Zankri
July 5, 2004
NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL, DID I SAY THAT THIS WAS NORMAL? They pump 300 ozs of
fluid into you an hour during surgery. The fluid weight will come off I
promise you. ps, I gained 30# in the hospital, you are in good company.
— ChristineB
July 5, 2004
I am another one who was wondering the same thing... I expected to lose
right away too. I am now 3 weeks post op, and although it seems pretty
slow, I have lost about 22 lbs. From what I have heard from others,
apparently you will lose weight for the first 6 months after surgery (at
least) even if you aren't trying! Don't worry! It WILL happen! Good
luck!
— Arlene I.
July 5, 2004
Connie, this is NORMAL. They actually hydrate you really well before you
are released so that you don't become dehydrated so quickly after going
home. It is giving you time to learn how to get your fluids in. Hold your
chin up.. I'm 6 weeks post-op as of today and was worried about the same
thing when i was released. My hands were huge from the fluid. :-)
— smoore_911
July 5, 2004
Same thing happened to me. Try putting some lemon juice in your water and
keep your feet up as much as possible. The lemon juice will help release
the fluid and so will keeping your feet up. Also, keep walking. The
exercise will help as well. Good Luck on your journey.
— CAMFR
July 6, 2004
Each liter of IV fliud weighs 2.2 lbs. Your weight gain is not uncommon.
It'll drop off in the 1st 10 days. Be patient, and get ready for the most
exciting time of your life.............Diane N
— DianeN
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