Since I had my kids in 2003 I have retained water. My ankles are ALWAYS SWOLE AND I HATE IT:~(.... I have lost a littlke over 40lbs since I started my journey,but Im still retaining water. I try to drink at least 64 oz of water a day and most days I do, but the water i still not coming out like it I think it should. Does anyone take Diuretics if so what kind and are they safe? Or is there anything I can naturallyu do to get this water weight gone??? Also what type seasonings are your goes using and do you watch the sodium in them ... Thxxxx for answering my 21 questions.

I take an over the counter diuretic probably two to three times a month just b/c sometimes I just feel bloated and yucky and from drinking so much water. I don't know if we are supposed to or not. I don't watch the sodium intake in my seasonings, I do tend to use alot of garlic, black pepper and italian seasonings but no salt. I had high blood pressure when I started this journey and right after the surgery the surgeon took me off my meds and haven't been on them since and in May it will be a year!!!!! YAY

Caffeine is probably the safest. You can get caffeine pills like No Doz, or drink coffee or tea.

If you have chronic swellin of your legs and have had you need to see a doctor this is not normal and you should really check it out.

I agree with fluffytofabulous, I would not recommend taking a diuretic without talking to your doctor. If you are chronically swollen you could have some sort of medical condition.

Caffeine is probably the safest. You can get caffeine pills like No Doz, or drink coffee or tea.

Thx a lot Acadia

I take an over the counter diuretic probably two to three times a month just b/c sometimes I just feel bloated and yucky and from drinking so much Water. I don't know if we are supposed to or not. I don't watch the sodium intake in my seasonings, I do tend to use alot of garlic, black pepper and italian seasonings but no salt. I had high blood pressure when I started this journey and right after the surgery the surgeon took me off my meds and haven't been on them since and in May it will be a year!!!!! YAY

Thxxx Jen

I have went to the doctor .......get a physical yearly, no diabetes,no high blood pressure, no medical conditions at all,besides obese. My regular doctor advised it was due to being over weight and my lapband doctor also said it was not bad and with weight loss it would go away. I just hate the look of it not cute at all.lol

I was taken off of my Water pills the day of surgery. My surgeon said that because bandits usually have a tough time getting in enough water to stay hydrated there is a high risk of dehydration if taking diuretics and therefore he has a strict no diuretic rule.

As for spices, I use garlic, onion, and Mrs. Dash (salt-free) for the most part, along with whatever herbs will complement the food. I love fresh garlic (I grow my own), but it sometimes gives me terrible gas pains.

I was taken off of my Water pills the day of surgery. My surgeon said that because bandits usually have a tough time getting in enough water to stay hydrated there is a high risk of dehydration if taking diuretics and therefore he has a strict no diuretic rule.

As for spices, I use garlic, onion, and Mrs. Dash (salt-free) for the most part, along with whatever herbs will complement the food. I love fresh garlic (I grow my own), but it sometimes gives me terrible gas pains.

Ty very much Aquarian Crab,Jess55 and Fluffy

I believe celery is a natural diuretic. need to be careful eating it due to the amount of fibres. I think you can get celery powder/tablets from Health Food shops. Before banding i would chew on celery or put it in soup (which would probably be OK if cut up fine), now i make my self drink tea (i dont like tea much). I must say the tea isn't helping at all this week, i drink my fluid and it seems to be staying put, haven't had to get up during the night as usual (a slight bonus) and all my shoes are tight and my weight is up. I am menopausal but still have TOM every second month or so and i think that is what is going on. Might take my own advise and head to the health food store.

Ok Jan Im all for the natural , so ill definitely try that thks hun

I believe celery is a natural diuretic. need to be careful eating it due to the amount of fibres. I think you can get celery powder/tablets from Health food shops. Before banding i would chew on celery or put it in soup (which would probably be OK if cut up fine), now i make my self drink tea (i dont like tea much). I must say the tea isn't helping at all this week, i drink my Fluid and it seems to be staying put, haven't had to get up during the night as usual (a slight bonus) and all my shoes are tight and my weight is up. I am menopausal but still have TOM every second month or so and i think that is what is going on. Might take my own advise and head to the health food store.

I'm a diabetic, and have had swelling in my lower legs for a long time. My endocrinologist has had me on a 20 mg prescription for Furosemide for a # of years now. It has worked. And like clockwork, about 3 or 4 hours after taking a daily pill, I'm off to the bathroom a couple of times to get rid of excess water weight.