Swelling

[southernqt 236]

What is the best way to deal with swelling? I guess I'm retaining Water but it's my face that's swollen :-/ maybe go on the liquid diet?

[2muchfun 8,928]

Limiting any processed foods, processed flours, Pasta, sugar, potatoes and most starches. Going on a very low carb diet for a few days can help the body to rid itself of excess fluids.

[SandyM 1,956]

And, also watch your sodium intake. If youre seeing swelling you may be retaining alot more than you realize as the face hands and feet are later effects of Water retention.

[jennybean 175]

Limiting any processed foods, processed flours, Pasta, sugar, potatoes and most starches. Going on a very low carb diet for a few days can help the body to rid itself of excess fluids.

This is so true! If I lay off carbs and/or gluten for a few days, it is amazing how my puffiness goes down! Give it a try! And for sure watch your sodium intake as well.

[southernqt 236]

Thank yall

[southernqt 236]

How many days does it take to see a difference?

[lisacaron 5,075]

For me it's the sodium that does it. My face and my hands and feet puff up. This also happens to me when I don't drink enough Water.

There are days it goes away over night and then times that I have that bloat around for a few days until I get myself back to a good hydration and no salt.

Also sometimes allergies make my face swell up, check to be sure it's not an allergy that can be dangerous if it is.

Hope your feeling better soon!

[2muchfun 8,928]

How many days does it take to see a difference?

24-48 hours.

[southernqt 236]

24-48 hours.

Whew sounds good to me lol

[Bandista 7,466]

I drink Water with a splash of unsweetened cranberry and/or lemon which really helps with water retention (I also out a capful of aloe in for digestion, etc.). Very swollen right now for some reason (day 11 pre-op diet) and have had three 32 oz. bottles of this today. Big workout day.