I have over done it, swollen and massive weight gain!

Traci,
I think quite a few people missed the post.  I made it last Sunday.  Hubby and I both had a dream on the same night that I was pregnant.  So I tested just to prove that I wasn't.   Needless to say I am! 
Thanks,
Amy

Hey Amy, I read my info from the docs and it said to drink more and lay not sit on my left side so that is what I am doing the swelling is going down, oh and luckily it was just my legs and ankles that seemed super swollen and it is going down doing what they said and staying in the AC!!
You are not a downer, I posted to hear things to help!! So thank you!!
Beth

Beth,

When I was hospitalized for HELLP syndrome (fancy word for pre-eclampsia), they upped my fluid intake and made me lie on my left side.  They said this helps your kidneys to work easier, and boy did they work...I pee'd and pee'd and pee'd some more.  You REALLY should call your doctor so they  can monitor you for HELLP syndrome or pre-eclampsia...a 12 pound weight gain in 2 days is wayyyyyy too much water weight. and your BP could be up and you do not even know it.  

I sure hope you feel better and this is nothing serious, but it is DEFINITLY not something to ignore.   Please keep us posted, and if you have any questions, please feel free to email or PM me any time...this particular subject I happen to be a pro in...LOL

Take care...and rest...rest...rest...!


Laura

230/97/115
preop/current/goal

Mom of 8

Thanks Laura, I had pulled out my little handbook type thing the docs gave me and it said to drink more and lay not sit on my left side so i did that last night and still today I have lost 2 of the pounds and I am peeing like crazy so you are right the left side thing works well! Thanks for the advice, it's greatly apprecaited!!
Beth