Janina__sleevingitallbehind

That is something I hadn't thought about yet - the relationship of sugar with cramps. At this point I don't think that is causing them - I am taking in so little sugar...but I do wonder about the timing and what I eat/drink at night. Last night, for a variety of reasons, the last thing I had before going to bed was a protein shake and I woke up around 5:30 with milk cramps in my shins/ankles...nothing major and easily walked off. So maybe there's something to that last food being protein. Thanks for the info! Sorry you deal with this too :(

That is pretty cool - I might have to get one! Thanks for the tip!

If you're aware of a bariatric multivitamin with potassium iodide in it - can you point me to that direction? This is the one they started me on and I don't see it anywhere on the nutrition facts or other ingredients: https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/bariatricpal-multivitamin-one-day-bariatric-capsule-45mg-iron?variant=13156335845453. I've found similar results with others I've looked into. Prior to surgery I easily drank 150 oz a day. The directions I've received from my surgeon has been at least 64 oz a day which really didn't seem like much. Surprisingly, though I love drinking water, I've had trouble drinking more than 70 oz since surgery. Today I hit 80 and was pleasantly surprised! It's been something to adjust to. My PCP also recommended an electrolyte drink so I started that today and am awaiting the lotion (had to order from Amazon). I found an electrolyte mix that includes magnesium and potassium - so I sent it to my dietitian to see if she's ok with it. Also a few years ago I took magnesium every night for quite awhile - I never knew if it really helps, so we will see what the lotion does. TBH this is something I've dealt with since I was about 15 (I'm 44), but it was pretty mellow in the last year or two - so I was really bummed when it started up again. Thanks for all the info!

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!!!! ?