Yvsa,
So glad to hear that you are on the mend both in mind and body. While I may be weaker of mind than some, I still believe that that the body follows the mind. The mind is most important to health.
The diagnosis of your condition is great news. I too am mystified by the water issue...I thought that usually the body would just excrete the excess water and it would help carry away things that the body didn't want. Perhaps this water thing is a clue that points to something else that can be treated...I humbly suggest that you bug the docs on this. Going without the salt can be tough, depending upon your previous habits. Ask them about substituting dill. I find that in foods where the herb flavor is acceptable, it seems to want much less salt than I would have added otherwise.
I an thankful for what I have learned from you to date, and look forward to what you might teach us/me in the future. I have a "plain" YCS special next to my computer as I type this and it reinforces my belief that you have much more to contribute.