Sodium question for vets
I would love to understand sodium more. Should we limit sodium? Does it hinder our weight loss? Does too much sodium cause other problems later? I really know nothing about sodium and I'm sure a lot of us would benefit from a lesson about it.
Height - 5'8 - SW - 292/ CW - 177.6 /GW - 150 - BMI - 27.1 - 114.4 lbs lost!
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore" Vincent Van Gogh
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore" Vincent Van Gogh
Sodium is an electrolyte. The body keeps it in tight control or the electical impulses in the muscles (like the heart) heart don't work right. (very simple explaination)
A normal intake of sodium is fine for post ops unless your doc tells you differently for other health reasons.
Pup
A normal intake of sodium is fine for post ops unless your doc tells you differently for other health reasons.
Pup
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RNY 10/28/03 305# 8/11/04 147# 9 years out and >75% EWL!
If you have normal kidneys and blood pressure, then the sodium isn't too important to you.
It helps you hold water in and is used in cell membrane function.
The jury is out if we all need to restrict sodium, but it looks like the answer is "No". In most people it can be sort of be ignored. (to a degree, way too much can mess with you)
The number on the blood work is actually a measure of your fluid status. A high number means you're dehydrated, and a low number means that you're over hydrated.
And that's only that moment. By the time you get the results, your sodium has changed dozens of times.
If you have high blood pressure or get swelling in the ankles then restricting it some may help.
(maybe 2-3000mg/day)
as usual, listen to your doc.
NOT ME.
It helps you hold water in and is used in cell membrane function.
The jury is out if we all need to restrict sodium, but it looks like the answer is "No". In most people it can be sort of be ignored. (to a degree, way too much can mess with you)
The number on the blood work is actually a measure of your fluid status. A high number means you're dehydrated, and a low number means that you're over hydrated.
And that's only that moment. By the time you get the results, your sodium has changed dozens of times.
If you have high blood pressure or get swelling in the ankles then restricting it some may help.
(maybe 2-3000mg/day)
as usual, listen to your doc.
NOT ME.
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