Swelling/Water Weight Gain after Surgery?

Jonathan · 03-16-2006, 05:19 AM

Does anyone else remember gaining a lot of weight right after surgery (the 2-3 days after, I mean) due to water retention and/or swelling?

I've gained 10 lbs since my removal surgery 2 days ago and I've hardly consumed any calories at all. Of course, what I HAVE consumed has been broths that are high in sodium. Still, that seems extreme to me.

Anyone go through anything similar with any surgeries you've had? Is this remotely normal?

MsButterKup23 · 03-16-2006, 05:26 AM

Sorry you are going through this. Did they give you a lot of IV fluids? Perhaps the IV fluids along with the sodium is the problem.

I would definately talk to your doctor about it, perhaps he could give you some water pills or something if he thinks that's all it is.

Take care!

Maggie63 · 03-16-2006, 06:19 AM

i weighed myself when i got home from my surgery and had gained 7 lbs from that morning...i am sure it was the fluid from the IV...within a few days it ws gone....but check with your doc to be sure

good luck jonathan!

the best me · 03-16-2006, 06:49 AM

My Dad just had surgery (Feb 20) and gained a ton of water weight from the IVs. His surgery was long (he had a Warthins tumor removed from his Parotid gland in his neck-benign) and he peed forEVER for days getting all the fluid out. So, yeah, it sounds normal to me. Hang on a few more days and give your body some time. When it doesn't need the hydration so much it will let it go. Drink your water! :)

**Iluvharleys** · 03-16-2006, 07:02 AM

I gained 8 pounds, but it came off pretty fast. They told me in the hospital that I would though.

flower · 03-16-2006, 07:13 AM

Its very normal after surgery they give you tons of fluids you swell from the surgery your not moving as much after a week it will subside

Jonathan · 03-16-2006, 08:28 AM

Ok. Thanks everyone, I feel better =)

lianna · 03-17-2006, 07:30 AM

Another gainer here. I didnt weigh for 2 days and when I did I was still up 6 lbs. It does come off over the next few days. I assumed it was a combination of the I.V. fluids and fluids from the swelling. Hope you are doing okay with the unbanding, you've been through the wringer.....

Infaith · 03-19-2006, 04:31 PM

Oh definitely Jonathan!
Of course when I had my band removed I was 15 pounds dehydrated (230) when I know my regular weight at that time was 245. After my band removal surgery I was 255, but that 10 pounds came off with drinking lots of water.
Take care guy!

Jonathan · 03-20-2006, 04:39 PM

I was 306 after surgery, but a week later, I'm back down to 292. The sudden gain scared me, but all is well now.

Thanks y'all.

Jonathan