I am 9 days post surgery. I am following doctors orders and recommended liquid meal plan. I have gained three pounds back in the last few days. Is that normal? Thanks

I don't know if it was normal but the day after surgery I put on 5lbs and was not even hardly eating. It just happens. Within a couple of weeks it came back off. Do what your suppose to and stay with your plan. The rest will work itself out.

Right now your job is to heal from the surgery, concentrate on that more than anything.

Good luck!

Colleen

Rapid weight loss or gain at this time is simply Water retention. I lost 7 lbs of water from Tuesday night to Wednesday noon. Sodium, carbs and lots of water can spike your weight in one day.

Don't worry about these ups and downs post-surgery -- perfectly normal! There's so much inflammation and retention then release, etc. Follow the plan and you will do beautifully. And congratulations -- very exciting to be on the other side and beginning this new chapter in your life. Here's to health!

I agree with the above posts. There's so much your body is adjusting to. All the gas and liquids... I can't see how we don't gain first!

But, try to focus on healing, and not the scale. There's plenty of time for that!

Best of luck!

Colleen how are y'all doing? I lost 10 post op, gained 5 back, lost 4. I refuse to get back on the scales until my drs apt. Everything said here is the absolute truth. Our bodies have been through something traumatic! I'm just staying the course , eating the way I'm suppose to and walking. My only issue is I'm not getting enough fluid. Still causes some pain in my chest when I drink.