Water Retention

[DrewzWife 65]

I am almost five weeks out and I have had two stalls. I eat like I'm supposed to. I get in all my Protein and fluids but I noticed I'm retaining Water. Is there something I can do about this? Do doctors prescribe Fluid pills for this condition? I'm very aggravated and frustrated. This is really affecting me mentally. I need some serious advice. The scales are not moving at all.

[jane13 2,256]

@ good morning!

I deal with the same thing around that TOM even though I am menopausal and haven't had one in about 4 months. I don't know if doctors give RXs for Water retention post surgery because we already are kind of high risk for dehydration

usually if you are retaining it means one of two things. too much salt or you are not drinking enough fluids and your body is saving (retaining) every last ounce because it's doing what it thinks is right.

IMO...check salt contents in food, make sure you are drinking Fluid that are also low in caffeine and stay off the scale.

good luck and I am dealing will the same issue. scale will move....just have to stay the course and off the scale!

[jane13 2,256]

@ - are you doing the Halloween challenge? I love it because it challenges me.

[DrewzWife 65]

@ good morning!

I deal with the same thing around that TOM even though I am menopausal and haven't had one in about 4 months. I don't know if doctors give RXs for Water retention post surgery because we already are kind of high risk for dehydration

usually if you are retaining it means one of two things. too much salt or you are not drinking enough fluids and your body is saving (retaining) every last ounce because it's doing what it thinks is right.

IMO...check salt contents in food, make sure you are drinking Fluid that are also low in caffeine and stay off the scale.

good luck and I am dealing will the same issue. scale will move....just have to stay the course and off the scale!

I only drink Water and Powerade Zero along with my Protein shakes. I really don't eat a lot of stuff other then chicken. Im calling my doctor first thing Monday morning.

@ - are you doing the Halloween challenge? I love it because it challenges me.

What's the Halloween Challenge?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Powerade zero had 250gms of sodium per bottle. How many are you drinking a day? Perhaps look at how you prepare your chicken and what's in your Protein Drink. Both may contain sodium. Are you drinking any plain Water at all? Do you exercise? These could all be contributing factors.

[DrewzWife 65]

Powerade zero had 250gms of sodium per bottle. How many are you drinking a day? Perhaps look at how you prepare your chicken and what's in your Protein drink. Both may contain sodium. Are you drinking any plain Water at all? Do you exercise? These could all be contributing factors.

I walk 45 minutes on the treadmill daily. I drink water all day and one powerade and two Premier Protein shakes a day. As for seasoning I use Weber Salt Free Seasoning.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I was looking at the ingredient on the Powerade bottle. The 2nd ingredient listed is salt. In fact it's mostly food coloring and salt with sucrolose (splenda) as a sweetener. Perhaps try not drinking it for a few days and see if it's the culprit. Also make sure your seasoning doesn't contain MSG. Some people are highly sensitive to it and it's often used instead of salt.

[DrewzWife 65]

I was looking at the ingredient on the Powerade bottle. The 2nd ingredient listed is salt. In fact it's mostly food coloring and salt with sucrolose (splenda) as a sweetener. Perhaps try not drinking it for a few days and see if it's the culprit. Also make sure your seasoning doesn't contain MSG. Some people are highly sensitive to it and it's often used instead of salt.

Im no longer drinking Powerade!