sandi56 3 Posted July 14, 2019 Swollen ankles and feet I due to have wls on the 26th of August. Has a y of you guys had a problem with swelling. My feet and ankles stay swolle. Fluid pills do not help. Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchids&Dragons 9,047 Posted July 14, 2019 In my case, losing weight helped a lot with edema. I still have some swelling, but not as bad. Good luck to you! 1 sandi56 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,695 Posted July 14, 2019 Sometimes it's sodium or salt in the diet. I used to get pitted edema in my legs, but since I've lost weight it doesn't happen anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FluffySaysForkIt! 823 Posted July 14, 2019 I would check with your doctor. It is probably no big deal, but sometimes leg swelling points to other issues too. Clue him/her in just to be sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rjf 4 Posted July 14, 2019 I have the same problem. 3 weeks post op and still happens. My doctor told me it is related to my heart. She said that my heart has a hard time pumping the blood back up my body so it basically pools in my feet, ankles and lower legs. Sitting in a recliner position really helps. Hopefully it will pass after I lose weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites