[FlourGirl]

O.K. ladies I need some help.

I have an AWFUL time with water weight. Before my surgery I was on BP meds and I had to take an additional water pill.

I still have a hard time with water weight gain. Any given day I'll have an extra 3-5 pounds of water weight. I know it's water because the tops of my feet are like Jello.

I talked to my Dr. and he said that he really didn't want me to take water pills...so I won't.

I do drink my water, I exercise and I don't eat alot of salty foods.

How do you combat the extra water weight????

I'm sick of it. I know that with the heat and humidity that we are having here in Pa. that it's miserable for a lot of people and I'm sure this has something to do with it eventhough we have air condition......

So, tell me how do you get rid of your extra water weight???

TIA,

Chrissy

[Leenie]

Wow, looks like your doing everything I would suggest. The only thing that helps me when I'm retaining is putting my feet up. I drink alot of tea (iced tea fresh from tea bags), so maybe thats what helps me also.

Sorry, I'm no help.

Leenie

[KO]

Hey Chrissy
I have the same problem!! Right now my ankles look like grapefruits. Ginko biloba helps a bit so does magnesium and elevating
keep exercising and maybe wear stockings?

[missangelaks]

As I understand it, drinking water is a really good diarrhetic. Try uping your water intake. Seems weird but I've found it works...strangely enough!

Angela

[KO]

Chrissy My local surgical supply sells a non prescription compression stocking in knee high and thigh high I'll get the name for you

[catalystmb]

Yep. going to second, or third the "up your water" intake.
I am also an iced tea drinker. When I drink tea, I pee more for some reason.
I only get swollen ankles when I travel a long distance in a car.
When they are up, I put my legs up bolstered over a pillow when I am sitting or laying down.
Mary

[x louise x]

I suffer from water retention al lot and I've compiled a list of drinks and food that can help:

*Green tea is a natural diuretic food that has been in use for centuries in China.
* Cranberry juice can aid in removal of excess fluid retention.
*Apple cider vinegar exhibits natural diuretic properties and in addition maintains the potassium levels. It can be added to the salad dressing.
*Dandelion is often used as a natural diuretic.
*Nettle has natural diuretic properties that facilitate good cleansing.
*Dandelion leaf tea aids in detoxification and has a beneficial effect on those suffering from cystitis and urinary tract infections.
*Fennel has carminative and diuretic properties and is frequently used in seasoning food.

Diuretic food with high water content

watermelons and cucumbers help increase urination and flushing out of toxins. Cucumbers are rich in sulfur and silicon that stimulate the kidneys into better removal of uric acid. Watercress and artichokes are also natural diuretic foods.

*Asparagus contains asparigine - a chemical alkaloid that boosts kidney performance and improving waste removal from the body.

*Brussels Spouts help in stimulating the kidneys and pancreas. This helps in better cleansing of cells.

*Beets are natural diuretic foods that attack floating body fats and fatty deposits.

*Oats contain silica-a natural diuretic.

*Cabbage is known to aid breakage of fatty deposits, especially around the abdominal region.

*Carrots are a rich source of carotene that speeds the metabolic rate of the body and hastens removal of fat deposits and waste.

*Lettuce aids better metabolism and flushing of toxins.

*Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C that aids the metabolism and release of water from the kidney to flush out waste.

*Horseradish, raw onions and radish speed up your metabolism.

Lou