Fluid Retention

Does anyone have trouble with fluid retention? I'm so tired of dealing with the ups and downs of my weight depending on what I had to eat. I take a fluid pill everyday plus a stronger one about 3 times a week. Today I woke up swollen and took the stronger fluid pill and went down about 4 lbs in weight then as soon as I ate a high protein beef & ostrich jerky I got from GNC within no time I'm right back to being all bloated again. My fingers are tight, stomach and legs swollen. I drink more than my share of water a day but it has no affect on this fluid problem I have. I'm just praying that when I have the WLS on the 29th that this is one of the first problems that will go away. I know that the broth and soups that we are suppose to eat when on a full liquid diet are full of sodium and I just wonder if I'm going to have the same problem then. Thanks for any advice in advance.

Cindy

Hope this message doesn't show up twice....it disappeared as i was typing.

Like you before my RNY, my legs would swell like my grandmothers used to.  I would depress an area and would be left with dents in my lower legs and ankles.  I have always drank 4 bottles of water a day so knew i was flushing myself out but i retained, especially after certain foods or during my cycle.

Since my surgery, I no longer have a problem with it, even when i am outside and on my feet all day.  It is truly amazing how our bodies function afterwards.  I wish you the same blessing I have received.    No bp meds, lower & healthy cholesterol numbers, no water retention, no more GERD, etc.

I still retain about 3 lbs when i do get a cycle which isn't often since i am in menopause.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

Pam

Hi Cindy,

I'm not sure if your water retention issues will be a problem for you after WLS, but I doubt it. I would definitely talk with your surgeon's office about it; they will be able to guide you as to the best solutions. In general, I am sure that you will find that many of your ailments will resolve themselves as your body undergoes the incredible metamorphosis that is ahead of you.

Wishing you all the best,

Barb

I don't have anything to add about the fluid retention but I wanted to say good luck with your surgery on Spet 29th.

Rahsheeda

Hey girl!  Hang in there, you'll probably see a lot changes after surgery! 

I know many folks (including me) who have problems with carbs causing fluid retention.  Even those hidden carbs.  So you may want to look at that, too.

Good luck! 

Thanks ladies for all your input and advice. I'm so glad I found this site and can count on people who know what I'm going and will go thru. God Bless each one of you!

Cindy

Hi Cindy,
I know all about fluid retension.
It is a misrable feeling to have your feet,hands and legs so tight with fluid.
I also have lyphadema(sp) in my legs but I have noticed my legs are not as tight anymore.
For me lts of the fluid problem before surgery corrected itself within a short time.
                                   Annie

Hey Annie, thanks for the response. I hope I'm as lucky to get rid of the fluid after surgery as well. Its very upsetting to know you been eating right and then you have to deal with the fluid because so much food has sodium in it. My hands ,face and stomach area is my biggest problem for swelling. My legs swell if I've been up on them all day. I think the doctor told me once alot of it had to do with my diabetes.

Have a blessed day!

Cindy

Your doctor might be right about the swelling and diabetes.
I cant remeber the name of the insulin I was on before surgery maybe it was lantus but anyway it made my legs swell so bad I could hardly get my legs in the car.
Since my surgey my diabetes has been in remission.
Also I think the swelling has alot to do with circulation.
Latly I have noticed my feet get sooo darn hot I cant stand it.
Before my feet were always ice cold to the point of having to use an electric blanket in the summer.
                                         Annie

Hi Annie, Yeah I take alot of Lantus and also Humulin R U-500, so on average around 400 to 500 units a day. I'm insulin resistance also and everytime I turn around the doctor is telling me to take more insulin. When I first started insulin in 97 I gained 40 lbs in 3 months and I never got rid of that weight gain, then with all the steriods I've been on over the years for my asthma I think I'm fighting a losing battle. So I hope this WLS will cure everything or at least make my life better.

Cindy