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Hi,

Stayed 4 nights in the hospital (minor complications with my bladder). I got home and saw I gained 2 pounds since starting my pre-op diet last week! I had the RNY. I know there are some people the surgery doesn’t work, and I’m freaking out a tad! If it matters I started at at 305 and am now close to 308! I’m following the diet to the letter! I had a hernia repair too, as well as the removal of my nissen.

Thanks!

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Did you have an IV? If so, it's likely Fluid from the IV, and it could also be fluid retention from your bladder issue and the meds they gave you. Don't freak. Deep breaths. Follow your plan. Sip sip sip. Walk walk walk!

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7 minutes ago, 12345shs16 said:

Hi,

Stayed 4 nights in the hospital (minor complications with my bladder). I got home and saw I gained 2 pounds since starting my pre-op diet last week! I had the RNY. I know there are some people the surgery doesn’t work, and I’m freaking out a tad! If it matters I started at at 305 and am now close to 308! I’m following the diet to the letter! I had a hernia repair too, as well as the removal of my nissen.

Thanks!

It's Fluid. You will start losing rapidly soon. No worries!

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I've heard of people gaining up to 10 lbs from the IV fluid! It'll work its way out in a couple of days - maybe a bit longer if you're salt sensitive (that Fluid has a lot of sodium in it) - but either way, just give it some time.

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1 hour ago, 12345shs16 said:

Hi,

Stayed 4 nights in the hospital (minor complications with my bladder). I got home and saw I gained 2 pounds since starting my pre-op diet last week! I had the RNY. I know there are some people the surgery doesn’t work, and I’m freaking out a tad! If it matters I started at at 305 and am now close to 308! I’m following the diet to the letter! I had a hernia repair too, as well as the removal of my nissen.

Thanks!

Hi, i had my surgery last Tuesday, when i got home on Wednesday evening i had gained 5lbs. I have now lost it but i did freak out for a second.

My doc said it is completely normal to gain weight caused by the IV fluids and also all the air that they pump into you during surgery.

Good luck on your journey!!

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5 minutes ago, 12345shs16 said:

Thanks all! Yes, I was on IV. Glad to hear that it’s not a bad sign! I haven’t wanted to drink Water bc I don’t want to gain weight (I am tho)!

Drinking Water does not make people gain weight. Dehydration is very serious. Please hydrate despite what the scale says.

Please understand the objective is to lose EXCESS FAT, not just weight. Weight can fluctuate based on many things but fat loss is goal.

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3 hours ago, 12345shs16 said:

Thanks all! Yes, I was on IV. Glad to hear that it’s not a bad sign! I haven’t wanted to drink Water bc I don’t want to gain weight (I am tho)!

Do not worry. We get stress out over small things. Have faith in yourself and trust your surgeon.

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13 hours ago, 12345shs16 said:

Thanks all! Yes, I was on IV. Glad to hear that it’s not a bad sign! I haven’t wanted to drink Water bc I don’t want to gain weight (I am tho)!

Ironically the more Water you drink the more your body will release. Once you're body is getting what it needs it will release the rest vs. holding onto the excess. Drink, drink, drink!!!!

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Water is more than just liquid it makes your whole body function better

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