Legs cramps / achey legs

[nessie 15]

5 days post-op and my legs ACHE. I can't sleep, can't sit. I do not remember this after the sleeve. I really am only drinking Water. I've been so nauseous, I can't stomach Protein water. I'm on clear liquid stage. Anyone else struggle with this?

[KayBee1972 13]

I'm almost 6 weeks out and I wake up 2-3 nights a week with the worst leg cramps I've ever had in my life.

[nessie 15]

16 minutes ago, KayBee1972 said:

I'm almost 6 weeks out and I wake up 2-3 nights a week with the worst leg cramps I've ever had in my life.

Oh my word. It's terrible. Truly, I get up & just walk because the pain from sitting or laying down is so bad. I'm so sorry you're continuing to deal with it!

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Leg cramps can be a sign of significant dehydration.

[ChubRub 1,702]

Could be low potassium? Hope you figure it out. Good luck!

[WishMeSmaller 1,271]

Dehydration with electrolyte imbalances is the most likely cause (both mentioned above by our smart forum buddies). Low potassium and magnesium (electrolytes) can cause muscle cramping along with dehydration. It is not uncommon to get depleted in these when your intake is low. Try some calorie free electrolyte beverages, like Gatorade or adult pedialyte.

Good luck!

ps. Go to the ER if symptoms do not improve, or if you have heart palpitations. You may need IV fluids to get you over this recovery hump. 🤗

Edited March 15, 2021 by WishMeSmaller

[KayBee1972 13]

I have been eating 1/2 banana per day in the last week and haven't noticed leg cramps in the last 5 days, so maybe there bananas are helping a bit. I can only eat them when they're still a little green on the ends, so I had to wait until I could tolerate them.

[nessie 15]

Well, they made me go in for labs & now I'm waiting on ultrasound to rule out blood clots. I truly don't think it's clots. They want me to drink broth for sodium, it's just everything besides Water was making me nauseous, so I've only been sticking to water

[nessie 15]

So No blot clots, and lab work normal, but cannot sit or lay down because it aches so bad. I don't get it