Question:
Has anyone else obtained fluid after have WLS?

I am obtaing fluid for some reason...not sure why...I am drinking my water, and still not eating much at all....But since I had my surgery 12 weeks ago, they will not let me have my blood pressure pill which has a diurectic in it...and there for I obtain fluid...Last week I was able to wear my wedding band set my hubby bought me 3 years ago I have never been able to wear before, but today I can't even get my old band off my finger because is swelled...So what do I do?    — Jenny W. (posted on October 28, 2003)

October 28, 2003
I have the same problem form time to time, if I cant get it off, i drink a glass of regular ice tea, and that seems to help get it going, if you do this remeber to drink extra water that day cause, tea can dehydrate you. good luck
   — terri R.

October 28, 2003
Not sure what you are eating when you do, but one thing to look for in you food and/or supplement intake is the amount of sodium. Foods (and supplements) with high sodium content can make you retain water. Salt acts like a sponge and soaks up your fluids (thus you retain more). They also sell some over-the-counter stuff for water retention, most often needed when women are on their periods. Good luck.
   — Ryan M.

October 29, 2003
I had the same trouble. I had this off and on for a year. I don't care what I did, the swelling remained. It was mostly in the lower extremeties. At one point the doctor thought I was not getting enough protein. I wasn't eating any additional salt. The doctor put me on diaretics, but this was only a temporary fix. I am about 2.5 years out and still my right arm tends to swell without explanation. I would discuss this with your doctor, as you may need to up your protein level Good luck.
   — sheron H.