jeandisanti 19 Posted January 5, 2015 It's been 4 months since surgery. Seem more swollen now than ever..and my scale says I'm up 10 lbs??? Is anyone else experiencing the same?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted January 6, 2015 Are you eating a lot of carbs or salt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeandisanti 19 Posted January 6, 2015 No on the salt. But yes on the carbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanyonBaby 1,852 Posted January 6, 2015 Maybe it's time to call/see the doctor? Don't take chances, you paid the doctor for help, use it! Keep us informed! What you learn, we all learn from! Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted January 6, 2015 @@jeandisanti Well carbs can def move the scale up! As far as swelling is it all over ? Feet? Stomach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scstxrn 213 Posted January 6, 2015 I can't tell how old you are from your profile - but if you're having trouble breathing when you lay down, swelling can be a sign of heart disease, can also be worsened by medications like beta blockers or ace inhibitors - can also be a sign of decreased kidney function... but it's probably a sign that... You've added bread. The same 8 lbs you lose in the first week of a low carb diet - you gain in the first week off. I'd follow up with the doc if you have any other symptoms or if the gain continues, otherwise cut the carbs and increase the Water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enjoyinglife 313 Posted January 6, 2015 I would go see your NUT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeandisanti 19 Posted January 7, 2015 Swelling only the belly. No trouble breathing. Stomach just feels tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeandisanti 19 Posted January 7, 2015 Not on any meds am very healthy . I'm 61 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeandisanti 19 Posted January 7, 2015 Not on any meds am very healthy . I'm 61. Had Tummy Tuck surgery in September Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeandisanti 19 Posted January 7, 2015 Swelling only the belly. No trouble breathing. Stomach just feels tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeandisanti 19 Posted January 7, 2015 Swelling only the belly. No trouble breathing. Stomach just feels tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabliss111114 180 Posted January 7, 2015 I've heard that adding too many carbs too soon can cause you to hold Fluid in your intestines because they tend to swell up and not move through too well. Maybe you're bloated and constipated. Quite a few of us have had trouble with that. Maybe try a mild laxative and see if that helps. I'd call the doc if things didn't improve after a day or so. Keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeandisanti 19 Posted January 7, 2015 No Constipation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
