Question:
Anyone had issues with water retention post-op?

i'm almost 8 weeks post op and it seems that, no matter how much water i drink (at least 60 oz/day) i rarely go to the bathroom and when i do my urine is typically a dark yellow color. i've also been loosing weight pretty slowly - down about 30 pounds. i don't eat tons of salt or high-sodium foods. any thoughts on why i seem to be retaining water, and whether this can be contributing to my slow weight loss?    — carolsaunders (posted on June 22, 2003)

June 22, 2003
60 ounces of water is not enough. 80 ounces should be the starting point, the MINIMUM. I get 80-100 ounces of water, plus 2 cups of decaf, a glass of Crystal Light (mix my Benefiber with it), and usually an evening cup of herbal tea. Dark urine means your kidneys are having to work too hard. The water really helps speed up the weight loss, too. Good Luck to you - Anna LAP RNY 7/3/02 -130lbs.
   — Anna L.

June 22, 2003
You really should discuss this with your doctor - maybe have your kidneys checked. Even though it's preferred that you have an excess of 60 ounces a day, your urine should not be dark from that amount and you should be going fairly regularly. Please call your doc.
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 22, 2003
Although 60 oz. is not excessive, it is a low end adequate amount of water in the opinion of my Dr. and nutritionist. I would go by the advice of your Dr., but certainly ask him why you are not "going" that often and why your urine is dark. I drink approximately that amount and mine is usually quite pale. Beat of luck!!!
   — Fixnmyself

June 22, 2003
I read a couple of different things. One - Dark urine is a sign of dehydration. Your body is storing water. You actually need then to drink more. Another thing I read is that when you are in ketosis, the urine is often dark. I would see your dr if you are still concerned.
   — snicklefritz

June 29, 2003
I was losing very slowly and my left foot and ankle was swallen all the time. I asked my surgen about it and he told my to go to my reg. Dr. he gave me a water pill and I lost 24lbs in two weeks. I only take one every other day or so but the weight is coming off about 3 to 4 lbs. a week.
   — Barbara C.