Cramps around my ankles and feet

[clifton81 1]

Hey everyone! I've been sleeved since Late June and have lost already an amazing 54 lbs! So glad I made the decision to switch from my band to Gastric Sleeve. I'm curious though if anyone with sleeve has experienced waking up due to cramps around the ankle/feet area. I've never had this problem before. It's no big deal but curious if anyone knows the cause.

[ProjectMe 909]

I am a few days PreOp, but based on my past experiences with muscle cramps, your cramping may be due to a potassium deficiency. If you use my fitness pal, check how much potassium you are getting. If you are not getting the recommended allowance of 3500, the side affect is muscle cramps and spasms...and typically occur when you are sleeping. i found that drinking low sodium v8, or G2 mixed with Water solves the problem.

[amazon 579]

I've been having unusual leg cramps...usually my right leg - just above my ankle, but below my calf. Some toe cramps too.

I checked my potassium intake in MFP. Holy moly! Not even getting in 1k mg a day.

Thanks @@ProjectMe for the information. I'll get some G2 and see if it subsides. But 20oz has only 75mg. A can of the V8 has 700mg. Any other sources to try to fill the gap?

Also, I take the Bariatric fusion chewables - I just checked and there's no potassium in them. Does that seem strange?

[clifton81 1]

Thank you so much for the information projectme!! I appreciate the feedback guys. I guess it's hitting the potassium more for now on. Have a great one!

[B Autumn 20]

I talked to my primary doctor because I was having cramps before surgery. She was concerned about my B-6 and magnesium levels on top of the potassium. She told me to also watch my Fluid intake. You can get leg cramps at night from dehydration.

[ProjectMe 909]

@@amazon It's kind of a challenge to get all the potassium you need because some foods may not agree with our sleeve but here are potassium rich foods:

Bananas

Tomatoes

Sweet potatoes

Apricots

White Beans

Winter squash

Nonfat milk

Orange juice

Plain nonfat yogurt

Soybeans

tuna

Halibut

Prunes

Clams

Carrot juice

[clifton81 1]

You read my mind! That was going to be my next question. Thanks again. As for fluids I drink almost a gallon of Water a day but try not to at night. Reason being is because I constantly have to get up to pee! Haha

[B Autumn 20]

My potassium was a bit low the day of surgery. Unfortunately for me that meant two and a half days of a potassium iv. My poor veins are still burnt. The first thing everyone suggests is a banana which I am violently allergic to. I'm going to have to find a good potassium supplement that will work with my sleeve.