Question:
My legs and ankles are swollen, as I am retaining water.

I only lost 5# in the first 11 days post-op. I took diuretics before surgery, should I start taking them again? Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what did you do about it? Thanks.    — Diana M. (posted on January 17, 2002)

January 16, 2002
Call your surgeon, and or PCP. Beyond that are you drinking enough liquids? If you dehydrated your body will hold onto all water. I was like this a bit at a few weeks out.
   — bob-haller

January 16, 2002
Hello: Have your protein levels checked. One of the BIG signs of not enough protein is the swelling of the legs. Call your PCP....Good Luck
   — Joi G.