leg cramps

[Pradice73 0]

I am starting my 3rd day for pre-op diet and i woke up with leg cramps in middle of night. I am assuming this is from my potassium level and is there anyone else who had/has this problem. What did you do to correct it.

[Jodi_620 37]

Yes! my legs cramped and ached sooo bad at night. My surgeon told me to have a little watered down Tomato Soup once a day to get in some potassium and to drink more Water.< /p>

[Pradice73 0]

Thanks for that info... any other possible suggestons?

[missnikkie0514 0]

Those are also symptoms of blood clots. I am speaking from experience and those are really dangerous. If you continue to experience that you should be checked out right away!!! I had a blood clot form in my leg(went untreated) and broke off and traveled to my lungs (pumonary embolism)which I am very lucky to be alive because normally those are fatal!!!

Good luck!!

[Pradice73 0]

Normally I would be concerned about that also but I have been on my pre-op plan for my 3rd day as of today. Normally I get different types of nutrition including bananas which helps with potassium. I figured since I havent had anything but Protein shakes for the last 2 days that is where they are coming from.

Anyone else have experience with these as well?

[Bella1962 0]

I had them too. I was told that Gatorade would help. It's your electrolites that are out of wack. Try some Gatorade.

Edited September 19, 2008 by Bella1962

[Pradice73 0]

They were ok with you using the gatorade even though it has the higher sugar content?

[Bella1962 0]

Post-op, I am suppose to drink l class of Endura which is a Metagenics product...powder mixed with Water. I've been told its similiar to Gatorade without the sugar. When I called about the cramps in my legs pre-surgery, they told me to take only a quarter cup. So I'm thinking take the Gatorade and dilute...it's to replenish some of your electrolites.