Severe fluid retention & health issues while trying to lose

hotgmama
hotgmama Posts: 6
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
My name is Alice, and I was introduced to this site by my new nutritionist. My cardiologist suggested I join the Lose to Live program to help me develop a plan. I retain 4-6 lbs of fluid daily. If I miss the medication to control it, it can be as much as 10 lbs. weight gain. I also have heart, pulmonary & orthopedic medical issues that limit mobility and exertion. With that in mind, I feel confident that my new plan will help me to get my weight at a healthy level, and I will feel better overall. I'm looking forward to working with myfitness pal also.

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  • brwneyes71
    brwneyes71 Posts: 89 Member
    Welcome to Myfitnesspal. I also have heart problems. But I am able to workout. My doctor suggested that i swim since it has less impact on the body so i swim almost everyday and use this site to help me with my food intake. i also walk on the treadmill and with all three i have lost a total of 15 lbs since may 25,2010. Good luck with your weight loss and i wish success.:happy:
  • sjd2010
    sjd2010 Posts: 106
    Welcome. I too had health issues. My goal was to get off all of my "fat" drugs: BP medicine, potassium and cholesteral pills. After 28 lbs lost, I was able to get rid of all of those.:happy: I walk for exercise, although I have to admit I'm not very consistant. :grumble: Good luck to you and know that you have come to the right weight loss program.:flowerforyou:
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Hi. I, too, have edema. Mine is from thyroid disease. If I'm not careful, I will also gain 10 lbs. (or more) at the drop of a hat. I do sodium-controlled South Beach Diet, and I've been pretty happy with it so far. Things like stress still make me retain fluid, but it's getting so much better. I hope to one day get off of Maxzide. We'll see. :smile:

    Welcome to MFP!
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    I'm on Jenny Craig. It's a low sodium diet program which gives me 2500 mg of sodium or less a day. Sodium is so sneaky. I discovered that there were over 200 mg in a small can of green beans. I now use "no salt added" green beans. Well, welcome to the boards and best wishes on your progress.
  • megamom
    megamom Posts: 920 Member
    Welcome, sounds like you have a great plan and I hope you do well, this is a great place.
  • FabulousFifty
    FabulousFifty Posts: 1,575 Member
    Then you have found the right spot....hey, everybody has something. Don't feel bad about your health issues....I have a feeling everything will improve in a little while after you stick with your new lifestyle changes. Good for you for listening to the doc and being committed! Best of luck to you!:heart:
  • hotgmama
    hotgmama Posts: 6
    :smile: Thanks for the support. Swimming is actually one of the options I've explored. My doctor is axing that unless I have surgery to repair my rotator cuff. I'm trying yoga and using my Wii Fit Plus until I can do more. I look forward to it.
  • hotgmama
    hotgmama Posts: 6
    Thank you and I'm eager to find a plan for me. I've been lucky that I've not had to face diabetes or cholesterol problems. All of mine stem from organ and bone problems. But, I'm not giving up in the least.
  • hotgmama
    hotgmama Posts: 6
    Good luck with overcoming the thyroid problem. It is a bear to deal with.
  • hotgmama
    hotgmama Posts: 6
    Thank you for your kind words. I'm determined to overcome them and be the best I can be.
  • SarahEllis28
    SarahEllis28 Posts: 37
    Welcome Hotgmama and best of luck to you on your journey! I also have health issues but we have to fight everyday. Stay strong!
  • hotgmama
    hotgmama Posts: 6
    Thanks for the support. Jenny Craig is a great program! My friend lost her weight on it, and she's never gained it back. Sodium is not my issue, althought I avoid it for personal reasons. My fluid stems from my lung cavities filling up with water and my heart doesn't pump correctly. I inherited the heart problem. But, I'm not giving up, and I'm determined to get better and fitter.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Good luck with overcoming the thyroid problem. It is a bear to deal with.

    Thanks. :happy: I slowly but surely getting it under control. Exercise and a clean diet really help!
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