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Weight gain after total hip replacement

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lodzer
lodzer

Hi ,

Im new to this forum, just wondering if anyone can shed some light on my weight gain.

Im 4 days over hip replacement surgery and was horrified to see this morning when i stood on the scales ive gained 9 lbs .

I have been eating minimal amount of food and have googled weight difference of bone removed to weight of artificial hip and discovered the difference is only 125 grms according to a study carried out in America.

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  • ric22112
    ric22112 lodzer

    Posted

    Could be water retention from the swelling as a result of the surgery. This can go on for up to a year or so for some.

    • Rebelette
      Rebelette ric22112

      Posted

      i too gained @7 lbs and was eating minimal amounts. Must be fluid, then I wonder how much this joint weighs?

  • dale94413
    dale94413 lodzer

    Posted

    I have gained around 5 kg since my op. I'm pretty sure it's muscle mass. I don't suppose you would get that after 4 days though

  • t28813
    t28813 lodzer

    Posted

    I gained 9 pounds by day 4 of my THR. Could not believe what I was seeing on that scale! As soon as I started to have daily bowel movements, and was walking around the house a little every hour, that number went down pretty quickly. WHEW! 😃

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