I'm kind of freaking out here. I had surgery on Friday Nov.10. I'm up 12 lbs! Anyone ever had this happen? I'm thinking it's water weight but, wow! Please advise!! Thanks!!

Start weight 269

Pre op weight 234

Current weight 246

Hgt 5'4"

Age 60

IV fluids.

Their may be a few reasons this is happening and I'm talking from my own personal experience.

1. Constipation
2. Excess Gas in your stomach
3. Not Drinking Enough Water

The weight should come off at a drop of hat in another week or so. Just make sure you do your walking to relieve that gas that's in your stomach from the surgery.

Thank you both for responding to me! I do feel quite swollen they kept me three solid days because I have an ileostomy and had my colon removed a few years ago, do i do have a tendency to stay slightly dehydrated. The IV fluids caused my hands to swell and my ankles. I need to try to drink more water. Thanks again!