Interstitial Space- Tom in a Speedo

Through out my hospital ordeal I had to deal with water building up in the "Third Space" of my body, interstitial space between the cells.  Water is normally stored in either the blood stream or the cells.

The worst of this happened during renal failure, but when I went back because of sepsis part of the treatment was to use antibiotics and  extra liquid to fill the interstitial space.

When I came home from the hospital the second time I weighed 190 pounds.  Now I weigh 178, because my body has finally rid itself of all of the extra liquid in the third space.  I look like a POW from the prison camp.  

Ruth Ann had bought me a Speedo prior to the surgery thinking it would be a good option when I got to the "pad" stage where I had some control but needed pads for accidents.

Well, for the record I put it on and had Rebecca take pictures of my emaciated body.  I am not going to post this picture, but if any of my family or friends wants to see the "new me" let me know and I will send it as an attachment.

Tom