female only PMS swelling... anyone have this problem?

Malibureen · July 13, 2008

I have had my lapband for almost 2 years now and since the very beginning I would have these horrible episodes of severe swelling of my stomach. It gets to the point where I am not able to take my daily meds, drink any fluids and of course no eating. These episodes have caused dehydration, vomiting blood and severe heart burn and reflux.

After speaking to my surgeon he said that I could attribute this to my monthly period and the bloating that come along with this. He suggested that my GP perscrib a Water pill to help with the complications. My GP didn't feel comfortable doing this for various reasons and my surgeon had to then agree. I looked at over the counter water pills, but they all contain caffeine which i can not have:( So still nothing is solved.

I get fills and UN fills and this has gone on for 2 years. I have only lost 30lbs. I am so frustrated and i wonder if anyone has this problem of has any helpful advice. Thank you for any help i am desperate at this point

Laurinda · July 14, 2008

I am sorry to hear you are having such problems! I would hope between the two doctors you could find some help. Good-luck to you!

Cerrin · July 14, 2008

My only problem is I get SUPER tight right before and during my period. liquid and mushy only during this time.

Chrisann · July 14, 2008

I am not getting stomach swelling, but I am retaining Water, never did that before, I see it in my fingers and feet now. I can't get anything down the day before and the first two days of my period. Even mushy and liquids are tough.

Before surgery, my periods were easy, no cramping, no Water retention now, my family knows it my time of the month because my face looks drawn and I look beat.

Malibureen · July 14, 2008

I think that is a better way to descibe it is as bloating. I too get very puffy and hold Water all over. But the kicker is I cant get anything down which leads to the problems I mentiond:sad:

The nurse said i probably will need to keep my band loser then normal to compinsate for my monthly friend. But then why the hell did get this thing if i cant even tighten it up:mad2:

I'm sorry i am just frustrated. I paid for this out of pocket and 2 years gone and I have nothig to show for it :confused_smile:

bandster_1007 · July 15, 2008

i have to take 2 diuretics a day and druing tom it is especially bad. have you ever considered a diuretic?

my doctor says when you are swollen (hands, feet, etc) then your organs are going through the same thing so you will be tighter. it hits me every month.

Malibureen · July 15, 2008

Thank you. I was starting to think I was the only one who had this problem:thumbup: I made an appoinment with my GP and I think that is what I am going to ask her to do is a diuretics. Them maybe I can finally get the benifit of my lapband:) Have a great day

bandster_1007 · July 15, 2008

i always ride out tom by having soft foods or liquids.< /p>

Cerrin · July 15, 2008

peanuts are my go to food. seems weird it is not liquid but it goes thru my band easily.

bandster_1007 · July 15, 2008

..mine is cheese dip....tom and i eat it for dinner every night :thumbup:

gweniper · July 18, 2008

I have had my lapband for almost 2 years now and since the very beginning I would have these horrible episodes of severe swelling of my stomach. It gets to the point where I am not able to take my daily meds, drink any fluids and of course no eating. These episodes have caused dehydration, vomiting blood and severe heart burn and reflux.
After speaking to my surgeon he said that I could attribute this to my monthly period and the bloating that come along with this. He suggested that my GP perscrib a Water pill to help with the complications. My GP didn't feel comfortable doing this for various reasons and my surgeon had to then agree. I looked at over the counter Water pills, but they all contain caffeine which i can not have:( So still nothing is solved.

I get fills and UN fills and this has gone on for 2 years. I have only lost 30lbs. I am so frustrated and i wonder if anyone has this problem of has any helpful advice. Thank you for any help i am desperate at this point

Hi I get tight the week before my TOM each month. My sirgeon suggested that instead of filling and unfilling do water pills, he would even prescribe one himself. But it looks like both have reasons not to for you.

you said you are looking for a non caffeine water pill, I found one at Walmart, not wure where else it would be. it is Sundown's Natural Water Pills.

good luck

bandster_1007 · July 18, 2008

a prescription diuretic is probably your best bet. it does not have caffeine but it can decrease your potassium levels. i take hydrochlorthiazide and i love it. but i have severe swelling and some days i have to take a lasix in addition to that.

efan82 · October 8, 2008

I was so glad to find this thread. I am having this trouble each month. My band seems to be filled kinda tight anyway, so it is really hard with PMS swelling. I try to do Soups at that time and I take HCTZ also. I have found that the warm fluids go down better.