Well that just about sums it up, had oedema probs now 30+yrs I would say it’s been sever at long spells and just wondered if I can get little Med advice from anyone?
I have now lost 22lbs + feel fantastic love this WOE big style I’m in it forever.
But getting very depressed about my feet because when I retired my condition was so much better that I now have wardrobe full of footwear (never fitted into anything)
I stopped taking co-codamol and it got somewhat better then 4weeks later got fast diet book and got on the journey my doc says they couldn’t have been reason but absolutely nothing else was different, so I’m convinced of course.
What else can I do or try ? My doc says its an ongoing problem + yes it is but its ruining my life + when I go back 8wks time I’m going to say I need HELP.
Thanks in advance. Sue

Hi Derek well at least my oedema hasn’t got worse, slightly better actually, I suppose I’m a little impatient but after a 22lbs loss I would have expected it to be better than this, first thing in the mornings they’re brilliant so I just wish they would stay that way. Can’t believe yours has worsened + no weight loss.
This was probably last hope for me also but its so working I’m so chuuffedd,
And that leads to more motivation of course, I’m doing 4:3 simply coz I’ve a shed load of weight to shift, completely skip breakfast + lunch thus making it 24hrs fast day I’m M/Obese and never expected to find it so easy. Good Luck Sue

Good luck at the docs Derek I’m seeing the nurse in about 4 weeks + will mention it to her but not holding my breath, Was hoping Dr Claire might pop in but maybe she thinks I have heart condition (which I don’t ) and doesn’t want to get involved, but seriously I was just wondering WHY now I’m close to a 2 stone loss !!! Could it be something in doing SALT?? Help wanted/needed PLEASE Sue

Hi PuterMan my oedma hasn’t got any worse since doing this WOL it’s just that I have now lost 2 stone and I know I’ve a very long way to go but I was expecting my ankles to be a little better than they are, so a little disappointed on this matter only. Love doing it and it is so working for me, but yes I believe some good pressure pills can have side effect of puffy legs + ankles, so you could ask your Doc next time you visit. My problem isn’t puffy its total solid bulk half way up my legs.
On the other forum I asked for advice regarding salt and got loads of help!!!
Been using low salt for about 20 years, but a surprise to me was also carbohydrates can cause water retention, so now looking into salt+carbs surprisingly no similar advice from either of the docs on board here. I’m seeing the nurse in 3/4wks as she’s away so going to get some answers one way or another as no one down surgery has any idea of my weight lost so far, will try for a few more lbs before I see her. Good luck to you.Sue

Puterman how lucky are you I only drink coffee probably one per week so that’s not
my problem, it hasn’t got any better either, so I’ll just have to wait until I see the nurse, and on top of that I seemed to have hit a plateau, so no more weight lost
Good Luck to you. Sue

Hi Clare and many thanks for replying. Yes very frustrating as I’ve now lost 30 lbs
Losing weight always used to help but not this time so obviously something’s changed, my GP hasn’t been very helpful but I’m going to have to be really firm because it is really pulling me down after all the hard work I’ve put in I just want this one reward and firmly believe I’ve earned it. I am seeing the nurse next week and admit she or my GP has no idea of my weight loss so there all in for a surprise. Then I’ll drop the bombshell and insist on more investigation.
I tried lowering carbs no difference
I do use compression socks (knee-highs because I couldn’t get on with full length)
I have to have them made-to-measure because they are so bad
using low salt now for 20yrs
I only drink tea & filtered water. No change
I. Do have protein at 2 meals daily. No change
My feet + legs are better. In the mornings
And I do elevate Some evenings
I do take perpinderol ( sorry about spelling ) but I’m asking nursy to take me of this
Have disgust this with the doc & allready dropped co-codamol at begining of this diet.Thanks again for the help and more Importantly. BiG Thanks to DR. M (hubby)
For this wonderful WOL. I’m feeling. fantastic and. Truly believe it’s saved/Lengthened. My life and it will be for life where I’m concerned. I’ve been doing 4:3 but would be happy to do 5:2 for Life if needs be with absolutely no hardship whatsoever. Sue

Hi Everyone
As the new year approaches and a “new” me appears.

Long time away from this forum (lost password)
But thought an update appropriate:::
8 months since started this WOL
50 lbs LOST!!!! Fantastic result and I’m thrilled
3 sizes down in my new clothes
Down a group in my BMI

The icing + cherry on the cake has been a vast reduction with my oedema, I had a carb overload during my late holiday because the food wasn’t very good at our hotel and gained. 5 KGS in the week!!!
Got back onto 4:3 and my reduced carb intake, down went the pounds and low and behold down went my feet + legs and for the first time ever they NOW stay down throughout the day brilliant, they’re not completely swelling free but I’ve not seen them like this for years.
don’t know why they reduced at that stage but I’ll take the bonuses along the way especially this one, hope this gives some of you hope.
As for 2014 well another 50lbs to get rid of, but with this WOL I now know I will make it to my goal and not only quite easily but also very enjoyable, also upping my exercise and buying the book.

Many Thanks to Dr.M.+ Mimi for writing the book and supplying the “tools” for us all to do the job.
and Mrs M for the reply. Sue x

Hi All ( An Update )
Well Christmas + new year hit hard I have gained 3lbs but I was also struggling to get back to basics gave myself a kick up the butt and put in 3 good days which actually produced another 2 lb gain (weird )
So I’m taking one week of from fasting and this week I’m refeeding my body yes eating breakfast+ lunch these 3 meals a day aren’t as enjoyable as I remember them being, no I’m not bingeing just back to basics I may do one fast on Thursday to kick back in so no more weightloss since my last posting but small gain.
Plus I’ve been reducing my carb intake and being open to changes in trying a few “unconventional” veggies for me at least, the squash, celeriac, turnip, and butternut squash all far lower carbs than my usual daily portion of potatoes and I’ve found far more filling.
♥ However my oedema is still improving and more importantly they now stay down all day long. This alone makes this WOL worthwhile for me because it had changed my life completely and I am now having my compression socks “off the peg” absolutely brilliant no more embarrassing measurement taking ♥
I Hope my story helps some of you with your problems and give you hope as you read my development in the various stages along my journey.
Now onto stage 2 another 50lbs to shift!!!. Sue