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Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
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06-25-2010, 12:21 AM
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Posts: 64
Hysterectomy: June 21st, 2010
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
Has anyone gained weight since surgery? I weighed myself at home on surgery day (June 21) and I was 170. I got home today and I weighed 175! What gives? I hardly ate anything from June 21 to June 22, and I have been pooping everything out with the help of milk of magnesia all day today. I was really dehydrated and have been drinking lots of water since June 22. I have been eating hospital meals 3X a day since June 22 but have not had snacks. Could I be retaining water or does that hospital food have lots of calories and fat? I really thought I would lose weight with the surgery, especially after removing the 11 cm fibroid. If anyone has any insight that would be great. Thanks.
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06-25-2010, 01:21 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 261
Hysterectomy: June 22nd, 2010
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
I too gained about 5# from the pre-op weight to the post op weight, I believe, since I ate nothing, that it must be all that IV fluid, so am giving myself a few more days to see if that is it.
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06-25-2010, 07:56 AM
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Posts: 2
Hysterectomy: June 14th, 2010
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Re: Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
I had mine on the 14th, and weighed 170 when i went in, came home at 175 and now Im 165! Its the IV fluids, and im sure the swelling! Im a gym rat, and since I cant go to the gym yet, Im just very very careful of what I eat. I DO NOT want to gain weight and I WONT. (Hopefully!)
Hope you recover fast and nice to meet you!
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06-25-2010, 08:18 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 75
Hysterectomy: June 17th, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
I too thought I would lose weight right away but I haven't. I'm on day 8 post-op and weigh the same today as I did the day I went in. I think fluid retention is probably a factor, and lack of activity. I think we just have to really watch what we eat and become more active as we become able. I'm going to try to take this situation as an opportunity to improve my overall health, eating and exersize habits!
Hang in there, I think it's probably too soon for both of to tell what the outcome will be. Just be good to yourself a day at a time......I'm right there with you
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06-25-2010, 09:08 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 64
Hysterectomy: June 21st, 2010
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
Thanks sisters. I feel so much better now that I know I'm not the only one in this situation. I will just watch what I eat and drink lots of water and hopefully I will lose the weight as well. Best wishes for a quick recovery to you all!
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06-25-2010, 09:40 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 42
Hysterectomy: February 22nd, 2010
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
I lost an extreme amount of weight and have kept losing since my Total Hysterectomy in February. I'm not taking HRT and supplement with Vitamin E, a semi proper diet, and some exercise. More when I'm feeling alright. I drink water but have a Pepsi too.
My guess is your body has to have time to adjust and Milk Of Magnesia (magnesium) can slow your digestive system if taken all the time and cause water retention.
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06-25-2010, 01:09 PM
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Posts: 9
Hysterectomy: May 28th, 2009
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Re: Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
Hi ladies,
I had a TAH 4wks today. The day of surgery I weighed 166. I went home 2 days later and weighed 189. I gained 23lbs of air and fluids. I only got to eat solid food the morning I went home. I am now down to my original weight of 166 but some of my clothes that would fall off of me are now a bit snug still due to the swelly belly. It does get better and the weight should go away soon.
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06-25-2010, 01:48 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 19
Hysterectomy: June 7th, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Has anyone gained weight after surgey?
Hello, sisters!
I had TAH on 6/7/10 and right SO. Had left SO in feb 2009.
I too am concerned about weight. I am now just over 2 1/2 weeks post op and am gaining weight. For the first week, I thought it was fluid but now concerned. I know part is low actiivity but can swelly belly contribute to actual weight gain...wish all of my capris/shorts would fit!!!!!!!!!!
I look forward, also, to some advice!
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