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Today is exactly 6 weeks post op.. I returned to Dr for my follow up.. I have lost exactly 40 lbs... He also said that my body is retaining 14% more Water than it did at my last visit 5 weeks ago.. My scale also has not moved in about 2 weeks.. And l am only urinating once a day, in the morning..

They tell me to watch my sodium intake, but l dont eat things high in sodium.. I dont add salt to my food either.. The Dr said that the extra 14% water equates to about 20 lbs...

Have any of you experienced this problem?? If so, help me please!!!!!

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Does the doctor think it's a problem?

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How does he measure how much you are retaining? I tend to retain Water as well but noone ever measured it. What does he suggest for you?

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the best way to get rid of Water is to drink more water. How are you on your water and Decaf fluids each day? wishing you WELL!

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The Dr is sending me for a urinalysis to see if there is a problem.. The scale he has measures fat % and Water %.... i drink plenty of fluids daily, thats why l dont understand

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If you drink plenty of fluids throughout the day how are you only urinating once in the morning? That has to be painful. I hope everything works out for you.

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Thats just it, its NOT painful at all.. My legs are not swollen, there is no pain anywhere.. And my morning pee really isnt a big one either

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That's weird, let us know how that goes.

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