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Annasor - Yea, I'm sure. They just puffed up one day and never went down. And they're puffy, like, you can tell there's fluid in there on my top and bottom lids, not just "fatty" as you would see from aging. Yes, super frustrating! That's a good idea about the dermatologist - I hadn't thought of that. I'll check into it!…

So... nobody else then?

Yes, I've been thinking I need to do that! The only problem is that I don't have insurance. Or money, haha. I saw the doctor at my university. If it is an allergy though, why wouldn't I have any other symptoms? Like itchy eyes or sneezing? It's weird. Also, I just wanted to say before I get a flood of "decrease sodium and…

Thank you so much everyone for responding! I definitely feel better hearing what you all had to say, all of you had some great advice! Leilamarchi, I too am a water hater haha, but you're right I should start paying more attention to that aspect. Fire_Rock, thank you for your perspective, it makes a lot of sense. It's easy…

I follow the myfitnesspal recommended daily calories almost to a T, but off the top of my head I would say on average I stay between1500-1700 on days I exercise, and 12-1300 on days I don't. And like I said, I have a pretty healthy, well-balanced diet.

Also, Fire_Rock, those are some very good points you made, a few things I hadn't considered. What would you advise then, if I am in fact experiencing a "rebound"?

Thanks guys! Yes I know some of it is muscle, but I figure if I'm eating a deficit and gaining muscle my overall size should be going down, not up, right? I can plainly see that my "fatty parts" are not shrinking, although muscle is building underneath. What's the deal? I know following my surgery my body was healing…