What a difference a week makes!

[iowagirl 0]

So I had my surgery one week ago today on Sept. 1st. Can't say I enjoyed the two days in the hospital although they do have very good drugs! Came home moving just fine (even up flights of stairs), was able to sleep on my side by day 4 and last night slept on my side/stomach position which I favor. Swelling and gas is now gone (YEH!). Was back to drinking on day 4 in the same way I was before surgery - I can finish and 8oz Water in 20-30 minutes and thankfully I still like my Protein Shakes (Max Muscle - 30 grams per 6 oz shake). All in all I feel absolutely normal, not hungry, drinking well and walking well.

The only bummer is I have not dropped a pound - nothing, nada, zilch! However I did come home 15 pounds heavier from all the IV Fluid that was pumped into me and just got back to my pre-op weight today. Anyone else have this problem and if so please tell me that the scale will now start to move downward!!!!!:cursing:

[mp8btpc 33]

Well first off congrats and welcome home. I know that sleeping in my own bed and on my tummy made a world of difference in my mental state. I hear a lot of people gain weight with the surgery fluids and it is great that you have gotten rid of those and now everything you lose will be taking you further south on the scale. You sound like your chugging along, just keep up the work and keep us posted.

[sanama 5]

Iowagirl

Don't be disheartened. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and I gained weight after the surgery. Weight will fall off in few days. Just continue following your doc's instructions rigidly. It does help.

Good luck to you!

Oh by the way I have lost 23 lbs so far.

[mp8btpc 33]

The more I think about it I have no idea if I gained immediately after surgery. I did not step on the scale until my 2 week appt. You would be amazed at how much can drop off in a week during this time :biggrin0:

[BeenThereWasThat 2]

Yea! I am glad you surgery went well! You will start loosing just keep drinking your Water and it will help flush all the fluids out. I know it sounds counter-productive but it does help.