UP 7 pounds .......

OMGosh! Am I gaining weight drinking all this water? This is baffling me and depressssing me. I was trying to LOSE 2-4 pounds by 1/13 (my 8 month surgerversary) BUT instead I am GAINGING!!! What am I doing wrong? My foot, ankle, and now my knee (all right side) are acting up so I have not been able to do much in the way of exercise.

Hmmmmmmmm ... a friend mentioned meds to me. I think she hit the nail on the head!

I am anemic and the surgeon RXd "Repliva" 21/7 horse pills. I have to take the actual iron pills for 21 days then I take the absorption pills for 7 days. I am on day 5 of the absorption pills and I have gained weight during this period. I think this may be the culprit?

I have also been extremely dizzy and sleepy and this is due to these tablets (according to the pamphlet). Just what I needed! Most of my other meds have already made me this way (dizzy & sleepy).

I have no clue, but hope you get it figured out........how frustrating!!

Hugs........

Thanks. Yes it is very frustrating. I think it is the new med side effect.

The nurse in my surgeon's office gave me a strong bit of advice about weighing myself.  She said don't and so I didn't.  Every single time I have gone to the office, I have lost.  If I have stalled or gained, I don't know it because whatever happens remedies itself and I lose.  You will lose during the first year no matter what.  Some lose really fast, others not so fast, but I don't know any who have gained.  That's not saying it is impossible, but pretty close to impossible.  You may suddenly be developing muscles or the water gain or the meds.  Try not to fixate on the scales. 

Thanks I just can't resist that darn scale. I should have my tall son hide it somewhere?

hey S H that just might be the culprit...the meds you are taking! so have you tried putting some lemon juice in your water? sometimes thats all it takes to get the water retention to leave...worth a try if you haven't tried it already. also have you called your dr about this side effect you are having? might want to check in with him/her and see what they tell you.

hugs

Great suggestions Judy. Thanks I will have to follow your lead on the "pouch test"!

It's weird but now I am only up 3 pounds? What happened to the other 4 pounds? haha I better not complain!!!

hugs

It does sound like it is the meds. Hang in there and keep drinking the water. You need to flush out those toxins.

Good luck!!!

Hugs....connie d

((((((( hugs Connie )))))) Thank you sweetie Suddenly I am only 3 pounds up? What happened to those other 4 pounds in just 5 hours???? lol I better not complain ... they might find me again! Take care!