Protein - Cause swelling?
I have been really upping my protein by using Nectar protein shakes. My surgery is next week (LBL/Lipo/Thigh lift) & ever since I started using the protein shakes I am swelling bad! I certainly don't want to go into surgery w/already swelling! I've really never had a problem w/swelling before. Haven't done anything else different besides the presurgery vitamins but was already swelling before I started them a week ago. Let me know if anyone has any ideas or suggestions. I'm baffled.
Cyndi U
Gastric Bypass, Dr. Daniel Jones, Dallas, 2003
LBL, Lipo, Butt Aug, Full Thigh Lift, hernia repair - 5/5/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Echo & Dr. Bullocks
BL/BA, brachioplasty - 8/26/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Lee & Dr. Bullocks
I've increased protein from 100gm to 130gm per day for the month pre surgery. I already was using protein powder 2 times a day and now I'm using it 3 times a day.
I haven't noticed any swelling or weight change since upping it.
I'm also upping my fluid intake since the protein increase. Maybe that would help.
I haven't noticed any swelling or weight change since upping it.
I'm also upping my fluid intake since the protein increase. Maybe that would help.
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
Yea, it's not gassy bloating kind of swelling. It's swelling in my fingers & hands mainly. Will be sure to take my measurements tho, I can't believe I hadn't thought to do that!
Cyndi U
Gastric Bypass, Dr. Daniel Jones, Dallas, 2003
LBL, Lipo, Butt Aug, Full Thigh Lift, hernia repair - 5/5/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Echo & Dr. Bullocks
BL/BA, brachioplasty - 8/26/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Lee & Dr. Bullocks
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