Is it normal to gain over 10 lbs after having BBL and BA done?

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So I weighed 142 lbs on the day of my sx and the very next day I felt so fat and weighed myself and I weighed 158 lbs. I'm 5 days post op and still weighing 155 lbs. I'm so upset that I'm so fat. What do I do?

Seth Eberlin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  And getting on a scale and seeing a 10 lb weight gain can be a scary thing.  But don't worry, it will go away.  That weight is just from the fluid that was used in surgery to assist with liposuction.  This fluid is injected into your tissues to help loosen the fat cells.  Not all of it is sucked out during the procedure so it stays in your body.Over the next few days to weeks your body will start to absorb the fluid and you will see the results, both in your shape and on the scale.  I'm sure you're going to be thrilled with your results, just give it a little time to get rid of the fluid and swelling and you'll see the body (and number on the scale) that you want.Good luck in your recovery,Dr. Seth

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Weight gain after surgery is normal and is due to a concept called 3rd spacing; this is when the fluid in the bloodstream exits your arteries/veins and gets stuck in the soft tissues; full resolution of swelling takes upto 3 months; so be patient your weight gain will be temporary.

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