I was admitted to the hospital yesterday and had my gallbladder removed. I was discharged today and while I'm in pain, I'm recovering nicely. BUT I'm pissed at the scale because it shows an 8 pound gain. I haven't eaten any food since Sunday afternoon. I know it's from the IV fluids but it still really upsets me.

I'm sure when everything "settles", you will be back to where you were... just take it easy and relax and heal!

Im right there with you. Had a minor procedure last week and gained 5 pounds. Lost 2 by the weekend then participated in a 7 hour taekwondo boot camp, and gained the 2 pounds back again. I think my body freaked out and thought it needed to protect itself. Now waiting for my body to return to normal and decide its ok to let go of the fluids its held on to!

OMG yes it is the IVs!!! And it might take 10 days but it will come off, I promise!!! When I went in 1.5 years ago to have my daughter, they pushed so much IV fluid that I weighed MORE when I went home than when I got there, after delivering an 8-lb baby and such!! I couldn't even wear my shoes to the car, my feet were so swollen (4 days earlier I'd walked in wearing shoes!) it was ridiculous! And 10 days later, it was like a switch flipped and I spent like 2 days just peeing it all out and suddenly not only did my shoes fit but I could tie them, Etc. Hang in there!! You will get through this!