Day 1
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Pink Julie
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More likely fluid and inflammation. I put on 10lbs after surgery.
WazzuCoug
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It's not unusual. The gain is usually from inflammation and the extra fluids you receive at the hospital. Liquid weighs a lot, and our weight can vary by a couple of pounds day to day regardless of all that. Some people don't lose any weight (according to the scale) and some people lose a lot of fluid weight. However, your body is starting to burn fat for energy during this phase, regardless of what the scale reads.
Be prepared that things may progress in a way that you don't expect. The first 4-6 weeks can vary greatly from person to person. There are many factors from age, sex, what post-op plan you have, how much water and protein you can take in vs what is recommended, and many other biological factors.
The bottom line is, you've been through major, life-changing surgery. Give yourself some grace to heal and adjust. Your weight may drop several pounds the first month, or it may not.
Regardless of how fast or which direction the scale moves day-to-day:
I know it is much easier said than done, but step away from the scale and just focus on doing everything prescribed for your post-op as closely as possible. Give yourself grace and a measure of forgiveness if necessary. You've come a long way, and you have a long way to go.
You can do this!
Be prepared that things may progress in a way that you don't expect. The first 4-6 weeks can vary greatly from person to person. There are many factors from age, sex, what post-op plan you have, how much water and protein you can take in vs what is recommended, and many other biological factors.
The bottom line is, you've been through major, life-changing surgery. Give yourself some grace to heal and adjust. Your weight may drop several pounds the first month, or it may not.
Regardless of how fast or which direction the scale moves day-to-day:
- IF
- you follow the program guidelines through;
- make good choices;
- do what is recommended to the best of your abilities;
- commit to making good food choices for the rest of your life;
- THEN
- You WILL make positive. healthy progress that will pay dividends many times over.
I know it is much easier said than done, but step away from the scale and just focus on doing everything prescribed for your post-op as closely as possible. Give yourself grace and a measure of forgiveness if necessary. You've come a long way, and you have a long way to go.
You can do this!
It’s probably fluid from the IVs