3 Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck and I Have Gained 5lbs - Is This Normal?

Swelling is common after surgery and you'll find that it adds the pounds as well. Allow yourself a couple of months for the majority of swelling to subside, as this is generally how long it takes. You'll find that your weight will gradually reduce as the swelling subsides.Tips to help swelling:drink fresh water and go to the washroom regularlycut down on saltleisurely walk around to keep your circulation goingwear your compression garment as advisedeat a healthy and balanced dietPlease talk to your surgeon if swelling is of particular concern, as they may be able to help you with advice specific to your situation. Best of luck!

Most likely you are experiencing a lot swelling and inflammation. Healing after a  #tummytuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake.  If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined

weight gain after a tummy tuck is normal - it's water retention and it can take 2-4 weeks to go away.  So don't get discouraged by the weight gain.

It is normal to be up a few pounds after a tummy tuck.  The body will retain fluid as a normal response after trauma.  It may take a few weeks to get back to normal.  Be sure and stay in contact with your plastic surgeon.  Sometimes patients will have a focal fluid collection, (seroma), that might have to be addressed.

IT is very common to gain weight in the early post-operative period due to fluid retention associated with third spacing especially if liposuction is performed.  In rare instances diuretics are required. Make sure that you do not have a seroma or are wearing your compression garment improperly which can contribute to increased abdominal girth. It amy take 3-9 months for the selling to completely resolve.

It is very common to gain weight after any surgery because of the changes in your body associated with the process of surgery itself.  Add to that a comprehensive procedure such as a tummy tuck and liposuction and you can develop even more swelling. 

But, rest assured, this swelling should subside over the next few weeks as your body returns to normal and you lose this extra water weight.  The best treatment for this is time!

I hope that helps!

A tummy tuck is a significant operation that is associated with post-op cortisol production and with it retention of body fluid.  It may take several weeks for the body to get rid of this fluid which will make the patient tip the scales at a higher weight in the mean time.

After a tummy tuck it is very common to have people concerned about "fullness" of their abdomen and complaints of their pants being snug.  Surgery itself can cause swelling of the tissues and a tummy tuck in particular can cause abdominal tissues to swell for the following reason.  Normally the lymphatic fluid in the tissues of your abdomen partially drains to your groin.  The incision of the tummy tuck divides the normal lymphatic connections and the fluid builds up in the tissues above the incision.  As the tissues heal new lymphatic connects are established and the swelling gradually subsides.  This will take about 3 - 6 months to reach final results.  So be patient and recheck with your surgeon if you have any questions.

It is not uncommon for patients to gain a little weight just after surgery.  This may be due to fluid retention, inactivity, and possible increased food intake. As you get back into your routine more than likely the weight will come off.

Something many Plastic Surgeons overlook in the discussion of post-operative care after a tummy-tuck is the impact swelling and fluid retention will play on a patient's size.

It is very VERY common to not be able to wear the same size pants you did PRIOR to surgery for several weeks after a tummy tuck.

You get several liters of IV fluid during your surgery that your body will retain post-operatively due to inflammation and its resultant swelling. As your body heals, it will let go of that fluid, your swelling will subside, and you will start to approach your final size. 

Being sedentary after surgery due to pain, and not being allowed to exercise due to your muscle tightening doesn't help either...