Chuck,
When one realizes that a gallon of water weighs between 6 & 7 pounds, it is
hard to imagine where it all gets stored. The body is a remarkable
mechanism.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus mail list" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:46 AM
Subject: [OM] The incredible shrinking man
> Over the last couple of days I have commented about my surprising water
> weight gains and losses following my knee replacement surgery.
> Yesterday's 4 pound 1 day loss was astounding to me and I thought it
> couldn't be duplicated. This morning it was not duplicated but rather
> exceeded with a loss of 5 pounds.
>
> Here's my record:
>
> Tue 194 weighed at home just before leaving for the hospital
> Wed 197 interpolated
> Thu 200 interpolated
> Fri 203 interpolated
> Sat 206 first measurement at home after discharge on Friday pm
>
> Sun 203 home measurement
> Mon 199 home measurement
> Tue 194 home measurement
>
> Despite all the water loss there is still significant swelling of the
> leg and foot and last night was one of the most uncomfortable from pain.
> However, it seems to be moderating right now and I'm keeping my
> fingers crossed.
>
> For those of a scientific bent I have no idea how accurate my home
> digital bathroom scale is but it is highly repeatable which is all that
> matters here. I take my weight shortly after getting up in the morning
> and while wearing next to nothing so that measurements are comparable.
>
> ps: I'm glad the trend is clearly downward. I was beginning to fear I
> might start springing leaks. :-)
>
> Chuck Norcutt
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