Question:
i am starting my 4 wk. post op, i to had swelling of the ankles, water pill took

care of this problem. gary    — gary M. (posted on March 23, 2003)

March 23, 2003
I read your Q&A post today about swelling. I have the same problem . Sorry I don't have a answer. I've never had problems with swelling in my feet, ankles or legs before surgery. Now I do everyday. I've been to the primary dr, and my surgeon. 3 times with the same problem. But have come back with no answer to what I need to do. At first my primary dr wouldn't give me no water pills because of the size of my new stomach and how it absorbs things. He said elevate them. I must say it did help alittle. and at night they go down. but come daytime they will swell again. also sitting to long in one place is not good. The third time I complained he did give me a small doseage of water pills, and said not to take them everyday, only as needed. I do, but they still swell. They look like ham hocks, large ones. lol take care
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