I think I'm broken...
Much of that has to do with the difference in scales AND the fact that you were pumped full of gas during surgery and fluids into your IV. When I had my hysterectomy 4 weeks ago, I went into the hospital the morning of surgery at 184 and came home at 197 the next day! Nothing could make you gain weight at 500 calories per day -- each pound of weight represents 3500 calories. Right after surgery is a BAD time to weigh because of the swelling, IV, etc. Weigh yourself in 7 - 10 days, and you will see a BIG drop. Don't sweat it, the weight will drop. I was considered a bit slower loser by my surgeon for the first 6 months - but then consistently stayed losing, and even now, I am surprised to see I will slowly inch down a bit here and there.
Keep busy by walking, and make sure to follow your surgeons directions - don't get depressed and decide this didn't work so I'm going to try and eat something anyway - you could hurt yourself. Remember, the weight won't drop overnight, it does take some time. At the end of the first 30 days, I'll bet that you will be surprised at how much you've lost in the first month! Probably between 25 - 35 lbs.
Click on my weight loss ticker and take a look at how my weight loss progressed. You will have times of stalls, etc, but after some time, you will see that each time you weigh, the scale will go down. Only record your weight once per week if you have a hard time dealing with fluctations or stalls.
Hang in there!
Jennie
31 lbs lost before surgery
31 lbs lost before surgery
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