Water pills

[Jeaniered 183]

I've picked up that some people take Water tablets daily and wondered if this is something that their consultant has advised them to do, and what affect does this have on the amount of water they have to drink each day. I have really swollen ankles (have had for years) and although the weight is coming off, my fat legs and ankles remain the same and I wondered if it would help if I took water pills too?

[JeffN 106]

Before you do anything ask your Dr. Water pills draw out the Potassium that your body needs. If you look at my profile you might surmise I have the same problem but I don't. I make it a rule to walk as much as I can. When walking that acts as a pump and pushes excess Fluid out of your extremities. So I would advise you to talk to your Bariatric Dr first and start walking or standing more. The reason I say Bariatric Dr is most GP's treat symptoms with pills and really don't get to the underlying issues.

[teachkdz0507 7]

Jeaniered-
I agree...check with your bariatric surgeon to find out his or her thoughts. You will hurt like crazy (Charlie Horse spasms) if you don't have a potassium supplement. Your doc might see another reason for the ankles swelling. Best to be overcautious!
Good luck!

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[LillieDuFran 127]

Potassium drops are dangerous. Don't take things your care team are not ALL aware of

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