I was wondering if anyone actually gained weight after sugery. I went into surgery at 252 lbs and when i got home i was at 261 lbs. 6 days out im at 254. Also i am having trouble getting 64 oz fluids and 80 grams protein. Best i have done with protein is 30. Which is more important for the first few weeks?

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Yes, I left the hospital 8lbs heavier. They pump so much fluid in us, but it should come off fairly quick. I think mine took 5 days to come back down.

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26 minutes ago, NewLife125 said:

I was wondering if anyone actually gained weight after sugery. I went into surgery at 252 lbs and when i got home i was at 261 lbs. 6 days out im at 254. Also i am having trouble getting 64 oz fluids and 80 grams Protein. Best i have done with protein is 30. Which is more important for the first few weeks?

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Lots of folks do/will. This is due to the IV fluids, being swollen and retaining those IV fluids. Don't worry about not hitting your marks right out the gate, just do your best and try to do better every day. You'll get there soon enough.

Yes, I left the hospital 8lbs heavier. They pump so much fluid in us, but it should come off fairly quick. I think mine took 5 days to come back down.

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Thanks for responding, i will quit worrying. [emoji3]

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Lots of folks do/will. This is due to the IV fluids, being swollen and retaining those IV fluids. Don't worry about not hitting your marks right out the gate, just do your best and try to do better every day. You'll get there soon enough.

Thanks for the support! I guess I am over worrying. Its all so scary, so much to try to schedule and goals to meet. Guess i am still a little emotional with being just out of the hospital. [emoji5]

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Just now, NewLife125 said:

Thanks for the support! I guess I am over worrying. Its all so scary, so much to try to schedule and goals to meet. Guess i am still a little emotional with being just out of the hospital.

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Nothing to worry about, it's 100% natural to be daunted by all the changes we are forced to deal with right after surgery. You got this!

I was the exact same way, and to be honest it was a good thing that they pump so many fluids in us! My stomach was so sensitive after surgery that I couldn't get in the amount of fluid or protein I needed after surgery right away, but they told me that was ok, the fluids from the hospital would hold me over for a while. You just have to take it slow, day by day, and figure out which method works best for you! It's so scary at first,but it really does get easier over time. Some things that may help you would be to try drinking through a straw. They say not to because it can add air, but everyone is different. The really small straws were a lifesaver for me because I found that I was always so thirsty, I would forget to drink slow which would cause me to gulp air or drink too much. That hurts way worse than drinking through a tiny straw,which allows you to be conscious of how many sips you are taking each time. Also, find a water bottle that you favor! I found a vacuum sealed one with a little handle that I could carry mindlessly with one finger, the cup itself was only 16oz, so it wasn't heavy or bulky and it stayed cold forever, and it was very slow flowing! Also, getting a bariatric app to track your liquid and protein intake and setting alarms to remind you. That way you can see how far you need to go, and you feel accomplished when you reach your goal! And keep in mind - EVERYONE has bad days, and it's ok! The 60 to 80 oz of protein and 64 oz of water are long term goals. Making yourself a 12 oz protein shake with 2 scoops of isopure and splitting it up into 3 servings will help tremendously, because that's 50g right there! Also, if you mix it with Fairlife fat free, that adds on an additional 15g of protein or more. You already meet your daily goal, it tastes smashing, and it's not as heavy as stone other drinks because its lactose free even with the added protein. I am a little less than a month out and its a battle every day but the fight gets easier. We'll get there [emoji1]

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Thanks so much for the suggestions and support.

I went in to surgery at 242.5lb and one day after surgery I was 249.1lb. 8 days later I am 229.5lbs. It took a few days and quite frankly a bowel movement to see the scale move.

I went into surgery on 6/11/18 weighing 206. Started retaining fluid right away partly from not being able to lay down due to gas pain. They are doing some more heart tests, because of the leg swelling, but it is starting to get better. Yesterday I was 212 and today I was 210. No diuretics yet, because it does appear to be getting better on its own. I log my liquid diet to include chewy vitamins, so I know initially I was at 500-600 cal and now I am at around 700 cal because my protein was low on my labs. There is no way I haven't lost weight. I can tell my T-shirts are not as tight on my belly.I only started weighing because of concern about the amount of fluid I was retaining.

Hope you shed the fluid soon. I know how uncomfortable it is for me. ☺

I left 11 pounds heavier! But after 2 weeks I lost it and more.

On 6/19/2018 at 7:40 AM, NewLife125 said:

I was wondering if anyone actually gained weight after sugery. I went into surgery at 252 lbs and when i got home i was at 261 lbs. 6 days out im at 254. Also i am having trouble getting 64 oz fluids and 80 grams Protein. Best i have done with protein is 30. Which is more important for the first few weeks?

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To answer the second part of your question, fluids are 10x more important then protein at this point. I am 3 weeks out, and severely dehydrated and it is not fun.