Hi Everyone. My name is Dawn and I had my surgery on Thurday Aug 23rd. Prior to the surgery I was down 10 pounds because of the liquid diet. I went in on Thursday was weighed, had the surgery and was released home on Friday afternoon. When I got home, I was 11 pounds heavier! Now, 3 days later...I'm still trying to get to the weight I was at the day of surgery (3 pounds away).

I have stuck to the diet like glue, drinking my proteins and my little bit of broth.

Am I overreacting to this? I see my Dr on Wed, but I'd like to see if I could get others opinions.

While in the hospital, I was connected to an IV drip the entire time and I can remember the bag being changed at least 4 times.

Water retention? Help me get my head out of the clouds!

Thanks for all your help!

Relax, breathe. You have a ton of fluid from the IV, it takes 5 or 6 days for that to come off. You have to eat an extra 3500 calories to gain a pound. Is there any way possible you've done that at this point? Nope, didn't think so! It will all be okay, stop watching the scale and focus on healing

I had mine 8/22. I started at 240...came home at 249...I'm now 234. Focus on healing! You are going to be fine unless you keep worrying...then you'll get discouraged and are at more risk to get off track. You made a huge commitment to change your life and you will be successful because you now have the tools to be!

Wow! Thank you both for clearing my head. Had this info been given to me prior, I wouldn't have been worried! I will relax & breathe now. thanks again.

Don't worry, as others have said it's water weight. I didn't even step on a scale for a month after surgery. I knew I would freak out if I saw a number I didn't like.