Heart Attack!!!

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Hi, i am 9 weeks into my sleeve op and have heard from a few cases where sudden weight loss has led to a heart attack! Does anyone have any ideas regarding?

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[DaleCruse 756]

I'm three years past surgery & I've never heard of that.

[Berry78 4,261]

Well, upon a quick google search, there apparently CAN be a risk.

But, we have to evaluate what is causing the risk, and how we all can minimize it.

Nutrition is probably the biggest factor. If your electrolytes are off, that can lead to problems with the heart rhythm. Obviously that would be dangerous. We all need to be aware of our sodium/potassium needs and consumption.

Long term malnutrition takes Protein away from the heart and other organs, weakening them.

Excessive exercise can put too much strain on a heart that may not be accustomed to it (starting a new exercise program should be slow and steady.. not couch to 10 miles the first week).

Etc etc.

In other words, eat right, exercise carefully, keep in contact with your physician, and chances are excellent that you'll be fine.