Gained 7 lbs Since Yesterday Following Gallbladder Surgery

Wishing you a speedy recovery!!:flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

hello! I'm a newbie
i had gallbladder surgery in Dec.2009.My doctor told me that the bloating was natural after the surgery if you had the gas pumped into you. t slowly went down and I proceeded to lose 30 pounds after having it removed.:happy:

lke the one poster said it is fluids. sometimes i surgery your blood pressure drops and they use fluids to bring it back up. one bag is one Kg or 2.2 lbs. you should start to shift the fluids and pee it out. you didn't say if it was laproscopic or open. the recovery time is pretty quick if it wasn't open. take care and resume exercise when cleared by MD. and be very careful that your calorie count is good u ntil then. take care and a speedy recover to you, also congrats on the weight loss you already have good job.

I have not had it, but my mom just went through the same thing in April. My moms doctor explained that when they do the surgery they pump your stomach full of air so that they can get in and move around without any problems, between that and IV fluids, pain meds you body is most likely retaining anything you put in it. Dont worry about it, within a few weeks my mom had lost 10lbs on top of her post surgery weight.

Okay, I had Gallbladder Surgery over a year ago, although I am remaining the same weight, I can't lose any weight. I had gallbladder surgery when my second child was 3 months old. So I have all the weight I gained during pregnancy. I am burning more callories then I consume, drinking my weight in water and running everyother day, with weight training... I should have lost 20 lbs by now at least.... anyone else experiencing the same thing???? I have done research on the internet and what I am experiencing sounds similar to the ones who gain 30lbs after surgery.. except, I am neither losing or gaining... and I need to lose.... I refuse to buy new clothes so I am always in a tee-shirt and althetic shorts/pants....and I have a family vacation in 6 weeks, that I have been trying to get in shape for for over 9months now.....

Jackie,

I had my gall bladder out 3 years ago. Remember that tehy pump you with air and the anesthia gives you bloat. Trust me you will be relieve your self of gas for a while. Also, word of caution, stay away from any fatty foods, you will expel them rapidly. I had an issue with tomatoes, cheese and espresso for 2 months after the surgery. I was back to work after 2 weeks, but it took a few months before I was 100%. Feel better, get alot of rest......

Are you sure that the doctor didn't maybe leave his 10 lb wallet in there?!

I had mine taken out last year and it's the best decision I ever made. The previous 2 years, everytime I had an attack, they (and I) thought the chest pain was my heart. But thanks to my new (and brilliant) doctor, she was able to figure out what it was.

A little blurp about future eating habits after surgery to be aware of:
"Experts at Intelihealth suggest that weight gain isn't caused by the function of the gallbladder, but because of the increased ability for people to eat fatty foods once again."

Rest up, eat smart, and keep up your fluid intake.

They pump your stomach full of air so they can work around those little organs. That's why you are feeling bloated and why your tummy feels bigger. I wouldn't even get on the scale for at least a week.

I had mine out last year. My only advice is to take it slow! I tried to do way too much too soon and it only led to more discomfort and a longer recovery time.

I had this done in April. I "gained" about 10lbs afterward. In about 2 weeks it went down though. a lot of it is fluid from the IVs, etc. Your stomach is so "puffed out" because of the air they pumped into it. mine still doesnt look normal, it is still slightly puffed out above my navel. I wouldnt worry about it, your weight should get back to normal pretty soon. I hope you are feeling better soon!!! :flowerforyou:

I have and wish u speedy recovery

Wow, I knew it would be big, but not that big. I weighed in yesterday morning at 197, had gallbladder surgery, spent the night at the hospital and weighed in tonight (back home again) at 204. Not worried about it, but feel it's my body reacting to surgery, IV, pain meds, and such. My stomach feels (and looks) huge. Has anyone else had gallbladder surgery? Pain isn't as bad tonight. Hoping for a quiet weekend and easier movement in the next few days.

I wish you well in your recovery. But, the day after major surgery you are weighing yourself and worrying about a few lbs wt gain? I'm kinda lost or maybe I have different priorities. At any rate,
Be Well

Thats due to IV fluids and third spacing. Also, inflammation following surgery. Drink plenty of water and you will shed it no problem..;-) give it a week or so before weighin again.

This board is really helpful! I had gallbladder surgery yesterday. I weighed in at 164.6, left the hospital at 170.9 (!), and I am already back down to 168.6. I was a little nervous, but it seems that most posters were able to take that post-op weight off fairly quickly.

I wish I had searched this thread last week. I had mine removed on the 5th. I was hospitalized five days prior due to a gallstone in my pancreas that caused pancreatitis. I couldn't figure out how I has gained 2 pounds after being on an an NSO IV strict diet for 4 days. After three days at home I lost 10 pounds and the shoulder pain was still incredible.
One more week off of work but I am starting to feel slightly human again. Still can't do much and made the mistake of picking up one of my beagle pups. I was sorry.
To all who have had it I hope a speedy recovery. So far my diet has not changed except peanut butter makes me very ill. I had to go back to chicken broth for the rest of the day after trying that.

Cheers!