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lost 2lbs in one day

shorty458
shorty458 Posts: 163 Member
edited January 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey -

Today I had dental surgery and I had a few teeth removed, all in the back. Before I went for my appointment I was 166, took a nap and after I woke up, I weighed myself (in the evening mind you) and it was 164.6. I'm not complaning - this is great! However, is this normal? Also, I haven't any food yet.. I'm on a liquid diet for a few days and my husband is currently making me a milkshake. First thing I will have eaten.

Thanks!

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  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Yes this has happened to me it's normal. Weight can fluctuate like that daily.
  • cschiff
    cschiff Posts: 209 Member
    probably just fluctuation. also, when your body is under stress (physical/emotional/mental) it often does funny things. it might just be that you had surgery and your body is reacting.

    i wouldn't sweat it too much. just rest and feel well soon!
  • shorty458
    shorty458 Posts: 163 Member
    probably just fluctuation. also, when your body is under stress (physical/emotional/mental) it often does funny things. it might just be that you had surgery and your body is reacting.

    i wouldn't sweat it too much. just rest and feel well soon!

    THanks.. that would make sense. For 2 weeks my body was at a plateau and I was weight 168. Now, in just a couple days I am at 164.2. Which of course is amazing. All the weight that needed to come, maybe the stress helped it!
  • cschiff
    cschiff Posts: 209 Member
    could be the shock of it! hahaha well, whatever the case, i am glad that you are pleased :) when you're feeling well though make sure you are eating and exercising and you will continue to be successful!
  • Kst76
    Kst76 Posts: 935 Member
    could be the shock of it! hahaha well, whatever the case, i am glad that you are pleased :) when you're feeling well though make sure you are eating and exercising and you will continue to be successful!

    Those were some heavy teeth!
  • szarlotka717
    szarlotka717 Posts: 85 Member
    Those were some heavy teeth!

    That was my first thought. :)
  • shorty458
    shorty458 Posts: 163 Member


    Those were some heavy teeth!

    So, maybe I can contribute those to my weight gain then. :)
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    It's a psychological boost to see the scale go down, but unfortunately, you are likely just dehydrated from not eating/drinking. Hope you recover quickly and all goes well for you!
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Your weight can fluctuate up to 5 lbs in a day which is why you should pick a day, time, place and clothing option to do your weigh ins.
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