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Old 04-09-2013, 09:09 PM   #1  
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Unhappy Please tell me that weight gain after surgery is temporary!
I went to the hospital yesterday morning with the scale at 173.0. I couldn't eat or drink anything before surgery.

I had my procedure yesterday afternoon, and stayed in the hospital overnight. Water and Jello were the only things I got last night.

This morning, I was allowed to eat solid food - some fruit, a sausage link, a slice of skinny French toast with syrup, and runny Cream of Wheat.

I was released from the hospital late this morning. The only food I have eaten is a container of Greek yogurt. I plan on eating a little more before bed but am not terribly hungry. I have had water and some unsweetened iced tea.

The scale is now saying 176.4 . The surgery was to remove my thyroid, and gaining weight after losing the thyroid is common, but not usually right away. It hasn't been long enough for that to happen, has it?

Am I just retaining water due to inflammation? Help!
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Old 04-09-2013, 09:12 PM   #2  
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Yes!!! I had surgery and gained about 5 lbs with swelling temporarily!
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Old 04-09-2013, 09:18 PM   #3  
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They pump your body with IV fluid before, during and after surgery. I will be surprised if you don't start peeing your brains out by the end of the week. I've had two knee surgeries in the last year and the scale bounced way up after both. Just water weight, give it time.
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Old 04-09-2013, 09:19 PM   #4  
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Most likely, you also had an IV! Pumped you full of fluid. Give it a few days.

Actually between IV's and drugs, I'd give it a week.

You'll be fine, take care of yourself in the meantime!
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Old 04-09-2013, 09:27 PM   #5  
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If it was an actual (fat) weight gain it wouldn't happen that fast...especially when you just had surgery and have barely eaten anything.

Having your thyroid removed is not a sentence that ultimately dooms you to out of control weight gain as long as you continue to watch your calories. Try not to worry.

Hope you feel better soon.
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Old 04-09-2013, 09:32 PM   #6  
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I had 4-5 bags of the IV fluids and was up 3lbs the next day. It was gone in 3-4 days but I did freak out! Yours will be gone by the weekend I'm sure!

Hope you are feeling better soon!
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Absolutely normal. As everyone else mentioned, once the swelling goes down from the IV you will lose that. As far as the weight gain long term, your doctors are going to play with your different synthroid or other thyroid meds until they find the right number for you. I was able to maintain a really good weight 13 years ago after my thyroid was removed due to thyroid cancer. Hang in there, you've gotten through the hardest part. I am so glad you checked back in.

Be sure to not expose your incision to any sunlight so the scar will fade to being barely noticeable. Best wishes on a good recovery.
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Old 04-09-2013, 10:06 PM   #8  
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It's temporary. Now go rest and don't touch the scale for a week
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Old 04-09-2013, 11:20 PM   #9  
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Fat loss or gain is always an equation of energy.

Unless they were pumping you full of calories, or left some heavy surgical instruments inside you, the weight gain is temporary.
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Old 04-10-2013, 11:57 AM   #10  
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It's totally normal. I had breast reduction surgery several years ago and was told they removed 7 pounds of tissue, but I stepped on the scale and I weighed more than when I went in. To make matters worse, I swelled around my waist and the waistline I worked so hard to find was gone. Within a few days, my body was able to process the extra fluid etc though and the weight dropped back down and my waist came back.

Give it a few days.
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Old 04-10-2013, 12:16 PM   #11  
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Thanks for the support. I figured the water retention is due to healing but forgot about the IV's. I have been in the bathroom a lot today!

I am going to stay totally away from the scale for at least a week, maybe two. Time to focus on recovery, not weight. I am now on thyroid medication so i will probably not have a stable weight for a couple of months anyway.

What matters most is getting this cancer beaten, not how temporarily puffy I am
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Old 04-10-2013, 12:56 PM   #12  
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Sounds like a good plan!

I had a root canal done a year ago - *just* a root canal, and between the procedure and various pills afterward, my weight was wonky for WEEKS. Bodies are funny!

Take care, and try to make food choices (like extra protein) that support your healing process.
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It is a temporary thing ! give yourself some TLC and get better.


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