Question:
Okay what is up with my feet swelling?

I have lost 71 pounds, and for the last week my feet have been sweeling to the point of being painful. What the heck is with this?? I drink all my water, get my protien in. I had this problem, when I was heavier, but cannot understand why they are swelling NOW. I was owndering if anyone else has had this problem after losing a good amount of weight? Hugs    — Jeri P. (posted on August 24, 2002)

August 24, 2002
Are you supplementing your protein or getting all your protein from food sources? What surgery did you have? I am an open distal RNY.. and I have edema( swelling in my feet) when my protein levels are not normal..If your total protein level is deficient, one of the signs is swelling in the feet and lower legs.. You might consider having labs drawn.. specifically a metabolic panel.. Hugs,
   — Gina Landers

August 24, 2002
Hello. I don't wish to scare you, but call your doctor right away. Edema in your extremities may be a symptom of a few minor things but it can be a symptom of some major problems too, such as congestive heart failure. Like I said, I don't wish to scare you. Chances are, if it were serious you would have other symptoms too, but PLEEZ call this in right away. Are you having any shortness of breath? If you would, please email me with the outcome. I care.
   — Nancy G.

August 25, 2002
I HAD THIS TOO! IT WAS GROSS,, AND IT HURT,, I'D BE O.K. IN THE MORNING,, BY EVENING THEY WOULD BALLOON UP..I CALLED MY DR. AND HE GAVE ME A SCRIP FOR A WATER PILL,, IN A FEW DAYS THEY QUIT SWELLING,, I TOO WAS SHOCKED AT BEING AT GOAL AND THIS HAPPENING NOW.. BUT CALL YOUR DR. TO BE SAFE..
   — bruce M.

August 26, 2002
I did the same thing. Dr gave me a water pill and it was better in a couple of days. Now if I swell a little I just take one ASAP and they never hurt anymore.
   — Lynda T.