Retaining more water than Hoover Dam....

Morning, Has anyone else experienced this? I retain so much water during the day that my weight flucuates 2-8lbs a day. It's VERY frustrating. I am also dealing with a stall on top of this..... Not too happy about this surgery at this point. Any wisdom would be so appreciated at this point. Thanks. Carla 275/238(sorta)/145

Carla, How many ounces of fluids are you drinking in a day? Remember, the more you drink, the less fluid you'll reatain. Sounds silly, but it's true. Also, if you can stand it, try squirting some lemon juice into one of your waters and it'll act like a diruretic. Watch that you don't become dehydrated form it though. Are you eating something that's high in sodium, that may be making you retain the fluids? Like salt on crackers or some sodium hidden in some foods like canned foods or processed foods? Check your labels and see the sodium content. The higher, the more likely you'll retain water. Try to keep the sodium under 300 per serving...especially if you have high BP. Drink lots...that's the key. Call your doctor if it keeps up. Maybe you have an imbalance of something that is causing it...better safe than sorry. paula

I take water pills. If not I hold water very bad. I ge****er around my heart and causes pnemonia and heart failure, So I have to live on water pills because of this. Sometimes I feel dehydrated because my pills flush me dry. I just try and drink as much as I can. Before I go to bed I always drink a SF hot chocalate and a hot tea. I drink fluids all day. I do bounce 7 pounds a day Take Care Barb

Im in the same boat I weigh in the morning and im 4 pounds heavier by night .. it STINKS... plus my weight loss isnt very consisitant its like not coming off as fast as I had hoped and I have ALOT of weight to lose... I cant give you any real advise except to tell you that I UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN!!! (HUGS) Steph

Ah, thanks for the GREAT advice and sympathy..... After reading your words I've realized I've been eating way more sodium than I need in addition to not being properly hydrated. I should have thought of that but I missed it entirely. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Now, I know what I have to do. I'll let you know how well that works. *hug* Carla