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Surgery and Gain

BetterVersion
BetterVersion Posts: 459
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I had surgery yesterday morning and stayed under my 1600 calorie goal the remainder of the day.

This morning I had a gain of TWO POUNDS!?!?!?!

I was under general and had an IV running pain meds, but no other fluids as far as I know.

Anyone have any ideas as to what the hell this gain is attributed to? It just does NOT seem right.

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  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    I don't have any answers but I really would not be worrying about a measly 2lb gain. could be fluids for sure. just stick to ur healthy diet and drink plenty of water then get back into ur exercise routine when ur dr. gives u the clear.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    IV drips, in many cases, make you gain weight. Don't worry too much about it, you don't gain 2 lbs of real weight unless you actually eat 2 lbs of food.
  • kingnatalie
    kingnatalie Posts: 163
    The IV drips cause you to hold water weight. Drink plenty of water and all will be fine.
  • weaverc
    weaverc Posts: 158
    Usually when you have an IV of fluids you will gain weight. It's probably water and will clear out in a couple of days. Focus on your recovery.
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