So i’m a week post-op and today i weighed myself and gained four pounds. I’ve been sticking to my liquids and required protein but have noticed bloating so could this be the cause? I’ve also been working out with some very VERY light moderate weight lifting. Was wondering if this is normal, either way i took the batteries out of my scale because i don’t want to get obsessed with my numbers or discouraged.

On another note i’ve noticed my emotions have been all over the place since surgery. Sometimes I’ll get angry and today i’ve just been crying for no reason. Is this common after surgery? Or could it be the fact that I was very emotionally dependent on food so now I’m forced to let it out one way or another. Would a counselor or therapist be good to cope with Post surgery emotions?

Hi Jesswecan

Welcome to post-surgery! Yep, these things are both truly normal, and both will settle. Gaining weight - you were on drips, have swelling, and have gained fluid. It passes, just gotta be patient.

Mood swings - very common after a general anaesthetic. It really messes with you!

Be kind to yourself, take it slow and steady - you will be a ‘loser’ like the rest of us in no time!

Edited March 1, 20188 yr by Biddynz

And, if no one else mentions it, as your fat starts to leave all the hormones etc that were fat-soluble and were stored there are going to be released out into your system. Kind of going through puberty, pregnancy and menopause all at the same time. Only thing one lady said was in its benefit was you got a better figure and didn't have a crying baby to contend with. You may be a Stormin' Norman for a while, but as the Good Book says, not sure if it's all the Bible some might be also from the Old Wives Handbook- This too shall Pass and Joy Cometh in the Morning! Hugs and Sympathy from Ohio[emoji197]

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