Question:
3.5 months post-op & suddenly retaining water and edema in ankles

I am 3.5 months post-op. My weight is coming off nicely (I am down 80#). In the past 2 weeks or so I have begun to notice edema or water swelling in my ankles at night. My weight lose has slowed down some as well. I had terrible edema pre-op and was so happy to have it go away almost immediatly post-op. But now my ankles are swelling again and feel stiff. They are fine in the morning and thru out the day, but in the evenings they start to swell up. I have not changed what I eat, but I do consume a little bit more then I did at 1 or 2 months post-op. I exercise daily on an exercise bike and I walk, weather permitting, at least 2 or 3 times a week. My job is a lot of being on my feet. Has this happened to anyone else? What did you do for it?    — Susan M. (posted on February 24, 2002)

February 24, 2002
Get thee to the doctor asap!!! What you are describing could be from not eating enough protein...this can be dangerous as it affects your kidneys. You need some blood work. Good Luck!
   — merri B.

February 24, 2002
i had this happen 4 weeks post op put on42 pounds 1 week the docter adjusted my water pills through blood tests to keep the electrolites balanced it came off in 3 weeke 5 months post op down 130 pounds no more problems see your docter track your weight so that you have a record to give him it was very depresing my wife realy helped me get over this sad time
   — ted M.