Inflammation and swelling

[tanyarahmes 119]

Ok today makes day 7 post-op and I am still retaining a lot of Water in my ankles and lower legs and my stomach is still swollen. Question is this normal should I be losing any thing yet I weigh more now than before surgery I know it's Water but still I am ready to see the scale move down after what I have been through.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Are you drinking enough fluids? If it's warm where you live - you'll need even more fluids. Be careful with sodium. Walk and move around. If you're not peeing alot - I'd check in with your surgeon.

[tanyarahmes 119]

I am

Getting about 30 of of Water in that's all

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[Kindle 8,667]

Walking and more fluids is the answer to your issues. Getting 64oz or more should be your #1 priority at this point. Start sipping the moment you wake up. Always have a glass or bottle next to you. Set a timer to remind you to sip. Give yourself mini goals....16oz before work, 16 more by lunch, another 16 before you go home, don't go to bed before that last 16oz is gone. Try mixing up temperatures and flavors to find what goes down the best.

[KristenLe 5,979]

I am

Getting about 30 of of Water in that's all

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You need more. Try sugar free popsicles, flavored water, infused Water, tea, lemon added to tea or water. It's important that you flush out your system and get hydrated. Do everything possible to drink at least 64ozs if not more! Good luck!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

@@tanyarahmes - I prefer my Water at room temp, so I had 64oz bottle and used shot glasses to help me to sip constantly because I was so used to chugging I wasn't drinking enough because I was concerned I would do it during the healing phase.

I was surprised at how much weight I gained in the hospital, until I realized how much IV Fluid they put in my and how little was going out. About day 10, everything finally started coming out and rapid weight loss began (with the occasional stall).

[tanyarahmes 119]

Thank for all the advice

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