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Advice from the Women Please: Getting rid of bloating durin

jkestens63
jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have horrible circulation and lymphedema. I tend to retain some water all the time anyway. However the week before and the week of TOM I almost literally stop peeing because I'm retaining/bloating so badly. I have gained 10 lbs in 3 or 4 days. I won't take diuretics offered by my doctor. I had to be on those for years when I was obese and one of my goals when I lost the weight was to come off all 18 of my medications. I've never discussed this with other ladies before - so I'm just wondering what are some of your techniques and tips for minimizing bloating and getting rid of some fluid at TOM?

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  • McBody
    McBody Posts: 1,703 Member
    I try to avoid sodium about 4 days prior so that I don't bloat. It usually helps. I also drink more tea during TOM.
  • loganaw
    loganaw Posts: 62 Member
    i don't know what TOM is...but i drink a ton of black coffee when i'm bloated.
  • lilcrittert
    lilcrittert Posts: 105
    I drink lots of water....nothing in it....distilled is best.
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member
    I just Drink water like no other! and avoid sodium... and also avoid my scale D: haha
  • MomsDaily140
    MomsDaily140 Posts: 116
    watch your sodium intake, days prior too and during, eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies (peaches, cucumbers, and watermelon are all natural diuretics), and drink more water....
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    straight lemon juice..
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