bloating and tummy tuck?
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See a doctor. There may be an infection or she is just retaining water, either way, see a doctor.
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First off, swelling -- also called edema [: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity; called also dropsy] -- is going to happen. It is a fact of life after tummy tuck. Don't let this get you down. Swell Hell will happen! Know this beforehand and you will be less stressed about the whole situation. Granted there are things you can do to help.
Drink Plenty of Water
Proper hydration is paramount. The human body is made up of approximately 70 to 72% water. The body cannot function correctly without water. You may think that adding more water to your body can only make matters worse, but it really can help. Drinking plenty water will help flush medications, and out your system and assist in bowel movements. Medications may hinder regular bowel movements which can contribute to bloating and discomfort. Adequate water consumption is essential for overall good health and can decrease your swelling and healing time in general.
How Much Water you ask? The average human, with proper activity levels and diet, requires about 10.5 cups (approx. 84 oz) to 12.5 (approx. 101 oz) cups of water per day. This includes water contained in food. So, if you are eating a good amount of fruit and veggies or soups, you may need less actual drinkable water. Do not include alcohol and drinks high in caffeine as viable fluids because they act as diuretics and you shouldn't be drinking too much of that, if any at all, anyway.
Your required amount depends upon your diet, your health (healthy renal system) and what your surgeon or primary care physician suggests for your individual needs. You may have heard to drink 8 to 12 - 6 oz glasses of fluid per day. And many drink this amount and are perfectly healthy. Others in drier climates or on certain medications will require more water than the next person.
Using a measured sports bottle or a bottled water source, can help you keep track of your ounces of water consumed accordingly.
But remember! With increase in water, increases urine output -- which, of course, increases the amount of bathroom trips. Especially if your body is not accustomed to drinking the proper amount of eater (and most of us aren't, including me). Think about this and prepare beforehand to be sure your body is hydrated beforehand. Just remember about your diet and fluid consumption limitations right before surgery.
Still not sure how much water is good for YOU? Ask your primary care physician or plastic surgeon what amount of water you should be drinking each day. But do remember you do need to keep hydrated to assist in dissipation of swelling and proper healing.
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