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

The amount of breast tissue removed usually doesn't amount to a noticeable weight loss. Retaining water and being inactive during recovery can show up on the scale. Most of the swelling and bruising should resolve in approximately 1 week, but allow at least 2 weeks for recovery. Strenuous activity should be avoided for 3 to 4 weeks. Maintain a healthy diet and start or continue an exercise program once healed for optimal results. Good Luck!

The effects of anesthesia and fluid retention from the IV fluids you received during Tyne operation would result in an initial, small weight gain. This should resolve as the edema or swelling in the tissues subsides. You may see a small difference in the scale in the weeks to come. I would encourage you to commence walking and a sensible exercise regimen when your doctor clears you to do so as, without the excess stress on your back and shoulders, you should be able to byrn mire calories now without pain!

Thank you for the question.  There are many variables associated with your current weight, having had surgery recently. These variables include fluid shifts as well as possible overall weight gain (during this period of inactivity). If you eliminated these variables then your weight would be less since you did have tissue removed from the breasts.

My suggestion: don't worry about it.  Hopefully your only regret after the surgery, which tends to be highly patient pleasing, is that you wish you had done it earlier.

I hope this helps.