Janina__sleevingitallbehind

I do take calcium supplements - as directed by my surgeon. My PCP and surgical team do not seem alarmed. I contacted both prior to posting, but the heard back from my PCP a couple of hours ago and they recommended magnesium lotion and electrolyte powders. So we will see what kind of magic those do! I was just curious if others had experienced similar and what worked for them.

I have spoken with both my surgical team and contacted my PCP. Surgical team referred me to the PCP. This was all before I posted. My PCP responded a couple hours ago and recommended magnesium lotion and electrolyte powders. There is no alarm from either group - potentially because I do have a history of this? I don't struggle with dehydration. Due to the fact that I've had frequent leg cramps for the last decade and a half, I'm very intentional about drinking as much water as I can (without overdoing it). My dad dealt with this too, we also live in high altitude - so water has always been my go-to. I am drinking at least 70 oz of water a day. My mention of dehydration, avocados and Gatorade were all in pursuit of soothing leg cramps since about my 30s - when I started having them more frequently. But obviously not recently. I'm taking the bariatric multivitamin recommended by my surgeon, it has 25% magnesium and zero potassium. I've looked up a few different kinds and find varying amounts of magnesium but haven't seen any with potassium. I haven't found myself sweating a lot either. So I'll give the lotion and electrolytes a try and see what happens.

Idid this before I posted. Surgeon referred me to PCP, PCP responded after I posted and suggested magnesium lotion.

Happy Friday! I am recently sleeved - about 3 weeks ago. All my life I've had leg-shin-ankle-foot cramps off and on and usually remedied them by upping my hydration, drinking Gatorade, eating bananas or avocados, and taking magnesium supplements. After the surgery I've had them EVERY NIGHT/EARLY MORNING. I'm hoping to stick it out till my next appt to bug my doc about it, but I wondered if any of you take supplements (like magnesium or potassium) that help with this? If so, do you have a recommendation of a brand that worked well for you? I can't just eat half an avocado anymore - I'm only up to 4 tbs per meal....so while I can certainly have a Gatorade, I'm not really sure how to handle this effectively. I know I should consult my doc and plan to - but any tips are greatly appreciated.

Today's win is that FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, I sat in the chairs in my boss's office and didn't come away with very painful spots on my hips. I've always been embarrassed about this and have never requested a more comfortable chair. Now I don't have to!!!! 💜