I have noticed since having the band I don't pee as much. Since 7 this morning, I've had about 74 ounces of water. It is now 6:06 pm and I still dont have to pee! Should I be concerned? Thinking of calling my doc...

surgery was on May 19th... No swelling... I will keep an eye on it!

Have you been perspiring a lot? I noticed the other day when it was over 100 degrees with the heat index that even though I kept drinking bottles and bottles of water I didn't use the bathroom at all for 8 hours. Later I realized that it was because I was sweating like crazy.

Since your surgery was less then a month ago a call to your dr. couldn't hurt.

Take care

Jack is right - call your doctor. Fluid retention can be caused by many things. Just make sure you are taking in at least 64 oz of water/fluid.

omg - ivyrose!!!!! I went on a NYC shopping trip, walked at least4 miles in 90+ degree weather! I was sweating A LOT !! I think that explains it!! Thanks for your input!

I was also in the city this past Saturday, doing only a bit of walking. I drank a good 24 oz. of Water before I left my home (on Long Island), took a train to the city, walked 10 blocks to the theater, sat through the entire play, including intermission, walked back to Penn Station and took the train home -- and only then finally went to the bathroom. Actually, no -- right after I walked in, I took the dog out first, changed the cat's litter...and then went.

I'm the type of person who can't make it through the night without a trip (or two) to the bathroom, so yes, definitely, water loss through perspiration can really throw one for a loop!

By the way, lexy, you really should consider revising your name to SexyLexy -- you are GORGEOUS!

Edited June 16, 200818 yr by Cheryl Ann