Question:
has anyone taken water pills after plastic surgery to get rid of the swelling?

and if so did the doctor tell you to do it?    — franbvan (posted on March 10, 2004)

March 10, 2004
That's funny you asked, I was on here to ask the same thing b/c I took my first one yesterday and I was so sick and hurt so bad, I could not eat, got cramping in my stomach, could'nt walk straight and of course I peed all day and night lol. I was so scared, but was more scared to call and ask someone. Today I feel better, but not normal, my pouch feels hard and tight!?! My advice is not to take it without asking first. I was doing it for my TT swelling b/c it will not go down. Good luck!
   — Sandy M.

March 10, 2004
Almost forgot, the water pill was called "Diurex, long acting water capsule".
   — Sandy M.

March 10, 2004
My doc prescribed a couple of days of water pills in the first couple days after surgery as my entire body swelled up like a frog (post LBL). I wouldn't do it without my surgeon's advice though. Swelling is just something you're going to live with for a long time, especially at the end of the day.
   — mom2jtx3

March 10, 2004
I was NOT given any water pills after surgery, however if you tend to retain water or salt perhaps your doctor would give the drug you described. I had a lot of swelling from the anesthesia, and IV fluids that went away in about 6 weeks, I don't see how a water pill would help with this type of swelling. I also would find them dangerous as I was lucky if I drunk 1 cup of water a day. I also would be afraid of cramps from low postassium levels.
   — Anna M.

March 12, 2004
PLease talk to your surgeon first. I have not had any plastics yet, just 2 months post rny but I am on Furosemide for my water retention. I have taken OTC meds pre-op and they can do more harm than good. The surgeons know what they are doing and if they see a need for the medication they will give it. Also, because of the WlS weve had not all meds are obsorbed the same, so just talk it over with your surgeon! Good luck!
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