Heartburn, back pain and cramps in feet and lower legs

[gigi58 4]

2 weeks post op. and having problems. Any clues. Just started phase 2 foods yesterday. And slept in bed for the 1 st time last night. Have been sleeping in recliner lift chair. Cramps started few days ago. :-(

[kulita 243]

Are you on a PPI? How is your potassium intake?

Your PPI should be taken on a regular basis. Some Dr.'s prescribe it only once per day and some break up the strength of the- dose into a smaller strength and increase the amount to twice a day. I asked about your potassium because when you get cramps it is often prevented by an adequate consumption of potassium... now this is if it is typical cramps. Since you are on week 2 and moved up a week, puree a banana with your shakes that should help a lot.

Other on here SWEAR by drinking some pickle juice to relieve cramping. I will admit that one time my cramps got so bad when I was in week 2 that I gave up and drank 2 oz of the stuff. Within 30 minutes my cramps went away. Coincidence? Not sure...LOL

[gigi58 4]

Thank u. I was taking pot b4 surgery bc I hate bananas. But I quit taking all. The dr said I really didn't them. But the heartburn is the worse right now. Get it after eating every thing. Even Popsicles

[Chelenka 827]

Try adding 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a large glass of Water and sip it slowly. It has helped with reflux. Seems counter intuitive but it's an old fashioned remedy that's been around a long time.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274