Hello Everyone,

This is my first post on vertical sleeve talk. I was sleeved at 8 AM on Tues Jan 24th 2012.

My starting weight 3 days before surg was 198 LBS- got on the scale this AM & weigh 204 !!!!! I do understand that could be air/gas, fluids from all of the IV's. But WOW - was shocked to see that number. All I have had in my body since Jan 22 at midnight was : water, protein isopure water, chicken broth, ice chips, and sugar free popcicles. I should add that I seem to be very lucky, because I can consume my min of 40 OZ of water & jello since surg without any problems. Anybadvice would really help as an explanation for the weight gain. Thanks !

I was sleeved this past Monday and I am bloated and swollen. I really need to watch my sodium intake from the broth. I am relieved to see that this is a temporary thing. I was worried that I messed it up by licking that teaspoon of hummus. I am a little paranoid right now.

I was also sleeved Jan 24th. I had bought broth from the supermarket and it contained 480 mg of sodium/1 cup serving. I went out to buy a whole roasting chicken and boiled it. It made 2 large containers of broth which taste much better than store bought. And I'm sure less sodium.

My weight on the day of surgery was 210 lbs.

Good luck.