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Weight The Same After Reduction, Shouldn't It Be Lower? When Does Swelling Subside?

Bonzo
Had breast reduction surgery on Sept 27. Weight went up after surgery and now is back to pre-surgery level. But since I had several pounds of breast tissue removed, shouldn't I weigh less?

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