Belly Swell and how are ou weighing so early?

Sorry, I tried to search old post but kept getting TT info.

1. How long does it take for the swelling to go down?

2. How are you guys getting post op week 1 weight loss? Maybe I am so swollen and have no loss on the scale due to IV fluids but I was wondering!

thanks!

My stomach was swollen and deformed for a good 5-6 weeks! I dont know if it was swelling but it was really lopsided for a long time. 

It never occurred to me to get on a scale until my first post op visit, and even then, i didnt buy a scale for my house until i was 6 weeks out. I was too worried about recovering from major surgery to get on a scale. 

I wasn't personally concerned about my weight because I'm not eating so I know I'm losing but I've seen where some other people have mentioned losing very early on. I'm just trying to understand. Thanks for your post.

Even though you may still be swollen for a week or so, you will go down.  It might not be a huge amount, but it will move in the RIGHT DIRECTION.  Don't worry!  Just try to get your fluids in by sipping all day long.

Thank you for your encouragement!

I lost my 10 hospital pounds easily, but you have had far more invasive stuff going on. My belly looked pointy, almost, sort of like when I was pregnant and the kids had a butt facing outward. It isn't back to normal yet but it is better day by day. I was losing about 2 lbs per day, but this weekend it has been more like .5 to 1/day. Don't know why. I did some measurements and have lost a total of 7 inches from neck, upper arms, waist, hips, thighs, and calves since the first. I lost 2.5 inches from upper arms alone! I could kiss my trainer for his upper arm workouts he has given me.

Day by day, girl, you will get there!

Gotcha! Thanks for the info. 

would you mind sharing the upper arm workouts?  god knows i could benefit from these and i have a feeling this is going to be a huge problem area post weight loss! tia