Keisha04

I suggested the Protein shake based on the stage post op, as it has 310 grams of potassium. I wish you luck and hopefully your Dr or NUT was able to give you suggestions to help with your charley-horse. I'm not more inclined to be be about whose right, just wanted to offer what helped me. Hope your feeling better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Relief is usually given by either massaging or stretching the foot, ankle or knee in the opposite direction of the spasm. Colloquial advice suggests that dietary deficiency of potassium, found richly in bananas and many vegetables,is a common cause of these spasms. It can be Calcium, magnesium or potassium but majority of people lack potassium when sedentary or lack of movement or after a surgery. This is what Wikipedia had for a solution. It's still best to give your Dr. a call, too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you have any banana cream Protein shakes? Banana is a huge help with Charlie horses, it's the lack of potassium. It was my life savor when I was in a wheelchair for 3 years. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is the surgeons office that calls you or do you call your insurance or wait on a letter from them. Mine was sent in on Tuesday, this week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App