Did anybody gain weight while in the hospital? I actually gained 6 lbs! It must be retaining water from the IV's cause I was only on liquids.

I gained 2 pounds, but it all dropped off (and more) within a couple days. I agree, it must be retention from the IVs.

Yep, girl, I came home last Wednesday (10/10) and was shocked to see I'd gained seven pounds!!! (However, you'll find it gone in about two days!)

Hey here's something else, I was so shocked when I got my trays in the hospital that evening and the next morning and on them they had (1) ginger ale (2) straws and (3) full strength cranberry and apple juice!! I didn't remember about diluting the juices 50% and sure enough, the next morning I was so-o-o-o nauseous.

Talk about no-nos! The nurse said they must've just looking for "clear liquids"--so beware, fellow bandsters, you have to watch out for yourself!! :omg:

They gave me full strength juice too ..and no Water to mix it with, plus some sort of broth that smelled gross and hot tea ..with two packets of real sugar with it. I was kinda surprised and had hubby get rid of all but the juice, which I mixed with water that he went and got for me.

I am super surprised you were given ginger ale ..I understand ginger soothes nausea, but I was told even flat soda is a no-no and straws are a no-no too ..so yes, you're right ..watch out for yourself.

-Libby :peace:

I actually gained 9 pounds in 3 days post surgery. Then it started coming off. I could actually tell it was coming off because I suddenly started peeing like a beer drinker!

Good luck. It should come off soon.

Sue Magoo

H-324/S-287/C-252/G-160

I actually gained 9 pounds in 3 days post surgery. Then it started coming off. I could actually tell it was coming off because I suddenly started peeing like a beer drinker!

Good luck. It should come off soon.

Sue Magoo

H-324/S-287/C-252/G-160

Yeah, you don't buy IV fluids, you just rent 'em...

Yep, I gained 7 pounds in the hospital - still waiting for that to disappear! And I was also given a straw and super strong juice - you do have to watch out for yourself!

I'm not freaking out or anything, but it's been 12 days since I ate anything other than Protein drinks and Water. When I left the house for my surgery on the 16th I had lost 7 pounds on the pre-op diet. When I got home I was five pounds higher!! Now, five days since surgery and 12 days with no food at all, I am still only down by four pounds from beginning my pre-op diet.

Summary - I've only lost 4 pounds in 12 days with no food?? Is this normal? When will the scales reflect my low cal/low carb/high protein diet ?

I know this all takes time, but ordinarily (prior to surgery) if I didn't eat much for a couple days 2 or 3 pounds would be gone... just like that! (snapping fingers)

I'm not freaking out or anything, but it's been 12 days since I ate anything other than Protein drinks and Water. When I left the house for my surgery on the 16th I had lost 7 pounds on the pre-op diet. When I got home I was five pounds higher!! Now, five days since surgery and 12 days with no food at all, I am still only down by four pounds from beginning my pre-op diet.

Summary - I've only lost 4 pounds in 12 days with no food?? Is this normal? When will the scales reflect my low cal/low carb/high protein diet ?

I know this all takes time, but ordinarily (prior to surgery) if I didn't eat much for a couple days 2 or 3 pounds would be gone... just like that! (snapping fingers)

Don't be worried. I didn't expect it, but gained 9 pounds from surgery - Fluid retention. It will start coming off - just stick to the post op diet and you should be fine. It may take a few days to come off, but all of a sudden you'll start peeing like crazy! Good luck.

Thanks Sue! I have stuck religiously to the post op diet ... drink, drink, drink, drink. Good thing this stuff tastes good. Carnation instant Breakfast and ProtiDiet, lots of Water and some milke along with my Vitamins, etc. I'm doing well and feeling stronger every day.

I appreciate your comments! I'll be waiting ...

Hi,

I lost 14 lbs on the pre-diet, but I gained 14 lbs while in the hospital. I looked like I was pregnant, but it was all the IV fluids, and lots of gas I lost in the first week home. I was banded 9-28 and have lost 28 lbs so far and am thrilled. You will be glad you did this. Good luck!

NJB-FW