Weigh more leaving the hospital than surgery day?

[Cyndi 9]

I was sleeved on Monday and came home on Tuesday . When I came home I weighed six pounds more than I did when I arrived for my surgery. Is this a normal occurence due to IV fluids?

[drysdale 0]

yep, it's the IV. You will eliminate the fluids in the next couple of days. I waited a week to weigh because of the IV fluids and was down almost 8 lbs from my hospital weigh in. Just keep sipping your fluids and try to get your Protein in. Those lbs will go away. And congrats on getting sleeved. I'm 3 wks out and have lost 15 lbs which I consider good. I started at 202. Good luck!!

[fullhandsfullheart 1]

I just posted this exact question! Same thing happened to me! I was sleeved on Monday also, came home today 5 pounds heavier! lol

[Cyndi 9]

Thanks for the quick replies. Deep down I knew that's what it was but with this being a new experience it is always good to get confirmation. I wish everyone luck and am hoping things go smoothly for everyone!

[hugsamber 8]

I gained 10 pounds in the hospital. It took me 2 days to lose it all after I got home.

[klus263 9]

I gained 12 pounds in the hospital and I was only there 24 hours. But it did come off quickly and now the pounds are slowly melting away. Don't be discouraged it happens to most of us. This just shows I was good and hydrated for a few extra days while I got my sips on. Congrats on getting sleeved.

[juliarh 35]

I lost 18 lbs. pre op and then came home post surgery and weighed the same as I did before I lost 18 lbs. I was sooo disappointed. But those 18 came off really really quickly -- it was the best and fastest weight loss week I've had yet (and I'm almost 4 months post op!) So, never fear, it will come off

[SParkle 4]

I came out 6lbs heavier.... but it soon came off, and more! Good luck with your recovery.