@frankie_heart: The fluid retention is something I kind of expected from what I’d been told but not this much. My ankles are slowly becoming visible again but the fluid is definitely taking longer to drain than I expected. The diuretics are working I think but apparently it can be weeks before I feel completely back to normal with the swelling. If anyone does have anything that helped them other than moving, resting with legs up or the diuretics, please let me know! 💙 #openheartsurgery #fluidretention #swelling #surgeryupdate #fyp

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jas.k954
Jas k :
Hi I had my heart ❤️surgery 2 years ago you will have your good days and bad days which is normal make sure you rest and take care of yourself the pain and water retention will happen may be get in touch with British Heart foundation the nurses are brilliant in advice and so
2026-07-21 20:22:16
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ginvoyles
ginvoyles :
Hi hun, you look great:) Just wondering about your blood pressure…how’s the numbers?
2026-07-04 03:13:29
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andy.massey2
Andy Massey :
well done you keep it up
2026-07-04 11:42:21
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bobbykaytt
Bobby Kay5222 :
You’re looking really good and your scar seems to be healing well. Other than the diuretic and compression socks, I like you kept my feet up but what helped the fluid retention was going for short walks to get my circulation moving when you feel up to it. Take care
2026-07-04 00:28:27
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lydiabrooke1219
Lydia 🤸‍♀️ :
I’m dealing with this exact same thing! I’m 4 weeks post op. It’s terrible!!!!
2026-07-03 22:31:31
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chloecharlottehar6
Chloe ✨ :
The heat can make fluid retention worse so try and keep cool !
2026-07-05 14:06:50
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hannah.prentice5
Hannah Prentice :
You are looking awesome well done Frankie💖💖
2026-07-05 12:25:12
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jcm.1513
Séamaoisíona :
Watch out for hidden salt ( usually processed food, even some bread ) You look great. 💕🍀
2026-07-03 21:38:46
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nicholassmall331
nicholassmall331 :
you are doing well and will soon feel its all behind you well done xx
2026-07-03 21:50:52
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tonileighlindley7
Toni-Leigh🌻 :
low salt diet, massages, walking. Ive had. a few surgeries. sometimes you have to get water tablets to help xxx
2026-07-03 21:20:37
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gill26600
📣📢 Gill 📢📣 :
you look amazing 🥰
2026-07-04 10:35:45
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timbarton957
Tim Barton957 :
Great to see you x
2026-07-03 18:24:15
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user6798978981988
Jeanette Manners :
looking good
2026-07-03 21:32:28
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nanabee284
nanabee :
youre looking good hun. ❤️🥰❤️
2026-07-03 18:59:06
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katiewithy261
Katie Withington :
I got my new date today it’s the 30th July and Pre Op on the 23rd July fingers crossed it’s doesnt get cancelled again and glad your healing well lovely xx
2026-07-03 19:28:35
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user889057805
Julie C :
Perhaps phone your consultants secretary and mention it feels like it’s building up or your gp. They will advise you if your doing right etc but put your mind at ease 💖
2026-07-04 13:47:22
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cep_soph
Soph | IBD/POTS/STOMA& co🦓 :
Glowing!!!
2026-07-04 03:51:38
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andyportch
andyp :
Stay clear of any processed foods any foods that have salt in it and what you’re doing and keep your legs elevated obviously don’t add any sort to your food at the moment
2026-07-03 19:06:00
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ire123_2026
orla :
im 4 weeks post op and my fluid is going up again. it was going down. any ideas why? im on fluid tablets
2026-08-24 09:10:51
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annshek123
annshek123 :
you look amazing xxx
2026-07-03 19:16:19
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tom18644
Tom18644 :
Stay positive sweetheart I’m coming up to 4 years since my surgery I’m still on water tablets for water retention but it’s not a problem the pain in your chest is nerve pain and scar tissue it’s normal for this to happen but keep taking your pain relief as time goes on your recovery will get better don’t push anything steady pace finishes the race you’re doing great stay positive take care
2026-07-21 00:04:27
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wholeheartedlyleah
wholeheartedlyleah :
Rooting for you! I had open heart surgery 3 months ago as a young person as well. It’s a journey, but I have liked connecting with others going through it.
2026-07-13 19:30:01
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egyptianlover41
Sophie (Celeste) :
your not alone i had open heart at 5 months
2026-07-10 14:06:12
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baureen67
Baureen67 :
On day 7 and put on 10kgs overnight 😳 my legs are so tight it feels like the skin is being ripped off the muscles. Ouch. Glad you’re doing better xx
2026-07-22 18:17:18
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natashald24_
NAT🖤 :
Do u go back to hospital for check up again? Followed your journey from start love u ♥️
2026-07-03 18:30:22
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