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#1 OK so we have had a major heat wave and I got really dehydrated. Is it normal to experience some swelling and discomfort with the band in this state? Yesterday I felt a little nausiated even from the swelling.

#2 My school/work has taken me from being sedentary most of the day to being on my feet for seven hours per day only getting to sit for 3 short breaks. I am experiencing muscle soreness even in my abdomen. yesterday I felt like my body was just ripping apart at the seams. I was in a lot of pain by the end of the day. Can anyone tell me if this is normal for a heavy person or anyone to experience this as their body adjusts?

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well here in texas is hot as heck!:flame: and i have the same sweeling issues too and so do several others here around me. so id say its normal.

and as for the pain..i posted a thread awhile back about my pain under my breast line where my tummy had been pulling and didnt get much of a response :ohwell:but i will tell you that when im in Water aerobics and treadmill i have the pains after..:noidea:they arent as bad now since ive been doing it awhile but at the beginning was horrible!!!:crutch:

let me know how your doing!:tea:

oh and make sure your getting your water in! I found if i drink one of those drinks that replenishes my electrolites i feel alot better!!!:bowl:

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Thanks Christy. I am taking today off to give my poor body a break because i over extended my knee too :tea: A little hard to stand with a swollen knee.

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I don't think that is normal for how far post op you are. I was a police officer and constantly on the go (jumping fences, chasing, running, ducking, etc) and I didn't have this problem when I was 4 months post op. So I would definitely bring this to your doctors attention.

I live in Arizona and yes, the heat does dehydrate me and I have to really make sure I get the Water in, so to me... that is normal.

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