Weight gain since jaw surgery

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

I weighed my self this morning for the first time since my jaw surgery in August. I have gained 17 lbs. just from being able to eat normally again. I wouldn’t say I over eat at all. Just the fact I can take regular bites I am getting more nutrition. It’s a good thing I was under 100 lbs before surgery. I have actually had to buy a couple more pair of jeans.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

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I weighed my self this morning for the first time since my jaw surgery in August. I have gained 17 lbs. just from being able to eat normally again. I wouldn’t say I over eat at all. Just the fact I can take regular bites I am getting more nutrition. It’s a good thing I was under 100 lbs before surgery. I have actually had to buy a couple more pair of jeans.

I'm so happy for you ! 🌺

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hopi · ‎03-09-2010

It seems usually after first several weeks of surgery there is a weight loss.

Than after you start to heal it seems like your body just craves food.

I always thinks the body is begging for nutrients and protein. So I usually try to take a ton of vitamins and hope that my appetite will subside.

Seems like you were too tiny so glad you are doing better.

There is always a process after any surgery.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

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It seems usually after first several weeks of surgery there is a weight loss.
Than after you start to heal it seems like your body just craves food.
I always thinks the body is begging for nutrients and protein. So I usually try to take a ton of vitamins and hope that my appetite will subside.
Seems like you were too tiny so glad you are doing better.
There is always a process after any surgery.

For me I didn’t really crave things. But I did find it awesome to be able to eat things I haven’t been able to eat in 15 years because of my jaw being locked.

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

Sounds like that is a good thing for you.......I haven't stepped on the scale yet since the Holidays....LOL

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

I had knee replacement surgery in December, then came down with C-diff, a miserable intestinal infection that can come with antibiotic therapy. During the first week of the bug, I lived on toast and crackers with jam. As I started feeling better, I started eating more. I finally got on the scale this week. In total,I am down two aand a half pounds, not a big deal at all. In my case, I would like to have lost more, but I’m happy to be feeling better..

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@ccassaday....enjoy eating!!

dex · ‎03-09-2010

@ccassaday you sound very tiny and it is always good to have a couple of spare pounds.Just eat mostly food that is from the circumference of the grocery store and you will be eating a healthy diet.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@dex - after reading your post, I pictured our grocery store and with the exception of produce being in the front of the store, the rest of it is not good!

Where I shop, the good stuff is in the middle of the store.