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Annie,

If your PCP wants you to take a diuretic, then take it. It's not something you are doing to lose weight, it's something you are doing to flush the excess fluids from your body. I'd want to know more about why she thinks you might be retaining those excess fluids if it ends up being a longterm issue. People who take diuretics to 'lose weight' lose body fluid that is not really 'excess' therefore they put it right back on because their bodies need those fluids to function. I imagine that the reason you did not regain the fluid the last time your Dr had you do this and you probably won't this time is that you are holding excess fluid. When your body rids itself of it, it isn't likely to store it again unless there is some underlying issue that needs to be addressed... I guess that was the long way around the block to say 'No, taking water pills is not cheating and does NOT make you a failure."

Take care,

Barb

Hey Annie....First of all you are NOT a failure!   You have progressed more than anyone I know.   Secondly, with your leg condition, she probably wants to relieve some of that pressure from the excess water in your body.   Now follow your doc's orders and don't ever think you are a failure.

Love ya, Pam