Electrolytes

TrishS · May 19, 2005

Quick question.. Did any of you have to take electrolytes after surgery.. like a month after or so?

dylansmom · May 19, 2005

Trish,

I didn't have to, but I did. Mine was more related to the all of the sicknesses I had and being in the hospital, getting dehydrated from the sicknesses, etc.. (The viral flu, pericarditis, etc.)

I still from time to time will drink some Powerade if I feel like I'm not getting enough to drink, or if I'm not feeling well. Powerade isn't high in sodium or calories, and tastes great too.

I hope this helps some. ~Kelly

TrishS · May 19, 2005

Thank You Kelly! I know my PCP wanted to put me on Electrolytes.. but I dont know how he was going to do it.. But again thanks for answering me your a doll!!!

Iluvharleys · May 19, 2005

No, Trish, I didn't have to. I do know that lots of doctors does use Gatorade for that though.

HarleyNana · May 19, 2005

None here, but I think you really have to get those fluids in/down. My mother has a hard time drinking her Water, she should probably consider some Gatoraide.

paula · May 20, 2005

I know my PCP wanted to put me on Electrolytes..

What did he recommend? Im like the others - gatorade, Powerade, etc should help.

How are you doing? Any more leg pain?

TrishS · May 20, 2005

He didnt say what he wanted me on, just that I call him and give the message about electrolytes.. I dont know if it will be something other then the drinks...

Oh paula, I have missed you hehehe My leg pain is still there Im hoping to get it fixed soon... it seems to be getting worse... Thanks for asking

paula · May 20, 2005

My leg pain is still there Im hoping to get it fixed soon... it seems to be getting worse... Thanks for asking

What in the world is going on? Seems to be getting worse? And youve had this since banding.... dont like this!

With these problems, you havent even been able to enjoy your 20 pound loss

TrishS · May 20, 2005

I havent been able to enjoy much of anything.. not even sleep.. I wake up 4-5 times a night with pain in my leg... I dont know what to do! I tried walking more and more to see if it helps.. but nothing.. just the same thing. Maybe I will make another appointment with my PCP.

New Hope · May 20, 2005

Tricia, electrolytes are very important minerals such as sodium, magnesium, Calcium, and potassium. Please check with your dr. and follow his/her advice. If you don't have enough, that can cause muscle cramps and restlessness. Hope you get those cramps under control very soon and can get some sound rest.

Here's a couple of websites: http://science.howstuffworks.com/question565.htm

and http://www.betterbodz.com/library/muscle_cramps.html

Vera · May 20, 2005

Ditto what Marie said.

Electrolytes were not recomended for this surgery as much as Water was, but in previous unrelated band surgeries Electrolytes were demanded. For my colon removal, Electrolytes for 3 months 2 quarts a day.

I'm having a propel right now.