Arm & leg aches at night on Pre-op liquid diet

[lalyn 1]

I am scheduled for surgery on 8/2 and am on day 9 of my 14 day Pre-op liquid diet. At night I am having arm and leg aches making it difficult to sleep. Has anyone else experienced this?

[ElanBri 36]

Yes. Usually for me that means my electrolytes aren't balanced.

Drink some broth and double check the amount of magnesium in your Vitamins. A quick fix for me is Powerade Zero when this happens.

[lalyn 1]

Thank you ElanBri!!

[Tdubs1980 7]

Likely electrolytes...magnesium specifically. Best of luck with your surgery!