hi everyone your stories r remarkable we have alot to do during a day don't we? its all good though i know the swelling makes us appear fatter and weigh more i just can't seem to lose any weight instead every time i go to dr i have gained more i watch what i eat mainly chicken veggies i drink acai juice everyday and water and i do have a cocktail or 2 on weekends and am active at my job on my feet 8 hours a day and i don't baby myself but why can't i lose weight i used to weigh 140 now i'm up to 170 its awful i look nasty and some days feel like i will never be normal again has anyone an idea?? thanx ahead of time blessings to all