Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Prescription water pills for hypertension & water retention......



Recommended Posts

I have read that deciding if you are able to take your Water pill after surgery, can go either way depending on the individual. Currently, I take it for hypertension & severe water retention (pitting edema). My bariatric doctor said not to take it for a week so I don't get dehydrated. But, I retain A LOT of Fluid without it. 8-10 lbs of it to be exact. I really don't think that the doc knows how intense & yucky feeling my water retention gets. So, I am curios if anyone else has had to deal with this yet? If so, what were you told? What did you do? I will be calling my regular primary care doctor on Monday to see what she says about it as well.

Edited by Jodi_S

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have read that deciding if you are able to take your Water pill after surgery, can go either way depending on the individual. Currently, I take it for hypertension & severe Water retention (pitting edema). My bariatric doctor said not to take it for a week so I don't get dehydrated. But, I retain A LOT of Fluid without it. 8-10 lbs of it to be exact. I really don't think that the doc knows how intense & yucky feeling my water retention gets. So, I am curios if anyone else has had to deal with this yet? If so, what were you told? What did you do? I will be calling my regular primary care doctor on Monday to see what she says about it as well.

Great question. I also take a water pill for pitting edema. My surgeon hasn't said anything about me not taking it tho. I sure hope he doesn't too cause even with the pill I'm swollen . Without it I feel like a balloon. I hope you get to take it, I know how miserable it can be without it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also take a Water pill which is part of my blood pressure meds and I am bring sleeved on august 27... I was told to take my meds in the morning and I will take them the entire time as usual

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Pre surgery I took Lisiniprol for high blood pressure, plus a diuretic every day. I was instructed to stop the day of surgery and have not taken them since. 140 pounds later my blood pressure is the no longer an issue. I understand some of the best results from gastric surgery impact blood pressure and diabetes. Something t,o look forward to!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have been taking Maxzide for HTN and edema for more than 10 years. Nobody said a word to me about stopping it. What does your pcp say? I am hoping that with a bit more weight loss I can stop the bloody things. They are a bit dehydrating. But my feet and legs would be swollen up like sausages without them.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also took Lisinopril with HCTZ prior to surgery and left the hospital taking nothing. of course, my blood pressure also dropped 30 points systolic and 20 points diastolic between the week prior and the week post surgery...

follow exactly what your docs tell you, and if you have questions specific to meds ask!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I took hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg for a few years before surgery. I stopped taking right after VSG surgery, but then went back on it when the swelling returned at about 4 months. I was only mildly hypertensive before surgery, so it was really just for pitting edema in my feet and legs. My PCP kept trying to get me off of it, and every time I tried, I'd gain weight. But being on it cause problems because my blood pressure got too low, and I was mildly dehydrated.

He wouldn't prescribe any more, so I had to get off of it cold turkey, and I gained 15 pounds in 7 days. Talk about miserable! So, then he prescribed half the dose, and I lost 10 of the 15 I gained. Then I needed clearance for plastics, but my Calcium level was high (and I don't take a Calcium supplement), which he said is a side effect of this medication. So, I had to totally get off of it, and my calcium levels returned to normal. I still have issues with mild edema, but it is getting better over time. I have to say that as long as the swelling isn't too bad, I do feel and look better without the diuretic. I used to get dizzy, and I'm sure it was from low blood pressure. Also, my face looked older - not enough Fluid to fill in the wrinkles!! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you for all your replies! I know that as my weight goes down the retention will decrease. I cannot wait for that time to come!

I still have mild pitting edema with my Water pill and it is controlling my blood pressure. The doctor said to take all my other meds, but not the Water pill. He felt it would leave me dehydrated post-op. But, 2 years ago I began not filtering out Fluid as efficiently as a side effect of taking a super strong antibiotic. I was told this will eventually go back to normal. Ugh!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×