Does anyone deal with swollen ankles and legs? My body holds on to liquid. I drink a lot of Water and just started walking. If you have this issue.....did exercise help? Which exercise helped the most?

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Are you post-op. I had a dramatic what I call deflation/aka return of my ankles post op. Even now it is more.

I would not say exercise helped but obviously diet and weight loss did. I do have mild swelling if I have been on feet or very active.

If you update your stats we could see if you are pre-op or post-op. I had terrible ankle swelling and pain prior to the sleeve, and three years post sleeve have the slim ankles I love.

If you update your stats we could see if you are pre-op or post-op. I had terrible ankle swelling and pain prior to the sleeve, and three years post sleeve have the slim ankles I love.

I had the sleeve done May 31. I'm almost 4 month post-op. I have lost 80 pounds and swelling is better but it's still an issue. I guess I just thought it would go away by now but then again I'm just starting.

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Wow, you are doing awesome!!!!!!!!! Keep it up!!!!?

Try drinking water with lemon or other natural diuretics. I believe massage therapy can help as well as compression stockings.

Congrats on your impressive weight loss!!

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Thanks guys I didn't ask the question but its one I was planning. Thank you for the info!

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I have lymphedema in my left leg and the swelling is going down, I 1 week post op as if tomorrow. I i

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It really depends on why you have swelling. Have you been diagnosed with lymphoedema? Are you premenstrual? Are you drinking enough Water?

I have severe lymphedema and lipoedema. Weight loss and exercise have really helped, but I still get more noticeable swelling when it is really hot and when I sit for a long time (like driving on a road trip).

My favorite exercise is swimming.

Staying hydrated is critical.

The compression stockings make a huge difference when traveling, or being on your feet a long time.