Today I went to the hospital for my lab workup, chest x-ray, and EKG. That was 7:30 this morning. I just received a call from my surgeon's office and the nurse stated my potassium levels are to low and they might have to cancel my surgery if I can not bring them up. They are calling in a script as I am writing this. I NEED to start taking this medication immediately. I have waited and waited for this and now......:sad0: My emotions have been up and down lately and this seems like a crushing blow to me.... I feel like crying.

My level is at 3.3 and they want at least 3.6. My surgery is in two weeks. The nurse said they will take lab work again the day of surgery. If still to low, they will have to cancel.

Peeps I need some words of encouragement.

Thanks for listening.

Deb

Edited August 3, 201016 yr by Dansha

Are you on pre-op diet? you can add potassium to your diet with bananas and tomatoes.....or go to the health store and by some potassium supplement.

Remember if you take the supplement to start out slowly...they usually sell it mixed with magnessium, so getting the "runs" is a normal consequence if you start of on too much....

Hope all goes well and that your levels are what they need to be for surgery.

Are you on pre-op diet? you can add potassium to your diet with bananas and tomatoes.....or go to the health store and by some potassium supplement.

Remember if you take the supplement to start out slowly...they usually sell it mixed with magnessium, so getting the "runs" is a normal consequence if you start of on too much....

Hope all goes well and that your levels are what they need to be for surgery.

I just started my pre-op diet yesterday. Nothing but Protein shakes, 1 low fat yogurt, 1 cup of skim milk and of course sugar free Jello and popsicles.

Thanks for the kind words.

I had the same thing happen 4 days before I was scheduled for a hysterectomy. I was freaking out because I wanted it out. Take some potassium pills, drink a lot of orange juice. I able to get my levels up in a couple of days. Also have them check again in a couple of days.

Just look, it is just 0.3 away and I think with medicine you can get it up at least to where it should be.

My husband had problems with his potassium after his heat stroke and he had to take supplement and Cknorte is right diarrhea is a definite side effect. My husband was able to get his back up after the potassium supplement.

I sending good thoughts your way!!!!!

Today I went to the hospital for my lab workup, chest x-ray, and EKG. That was 7:30 this morning. I just received a call from my surgeon's office and the nurse stated my potassium levels are to low and they might have to cancel my surgery if I can not bring them up. They are calling in a script as I am writing this. I NEED to start taking this medication immediately. I have waited and waited for this and now......:sad0: My emotions have been up and down lately and this seems like a crushing blow to me.... I feel like crying.

My level is at 3.3 and they want at least 3.6. My surgery is in two weeks. The nurse said they will take lab work again the day of surgery. If still to low, they will have to cancel.

Peeps I need some words of encouragement.

Thanks for listening.

Deb

Deb,

I totally understand, but my surgery was cancelled until I don't know when. Just keep your spirits up, and start taking the potassium supplements, and it will all work out. :sad0:

I know this is so scary and frustrating after all you had to go through to get to this point. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and believe it will work out.

hugs,

Maddie

O nooo! I would also suggest eating some bananas...I pray everything works out for you :-)

Don't worry honey, it's very easy to get potassium up in a few doses, you have a couple of weeks. You'll be fine.

Pop those potassium pills and I'll be praying for you! Good luck!

You will be fine. You aren't that low. Take the pills they give you, and you will be where you need to be soon. Take care, and good luck.

I know you will be able to get it to where they want you should also try adding some bananas to your protien shake that way your not really going of you r pre op diet. Good Luck!!

Today I went to the hospital for my lab workup, chest x-ray, and EKG. That was 7:30 this morning. I just received a call from my surgeon's office and the nurse stated my potassium levels are to low and they might have to cancel my surgery if I can not bring them up. They are calling in a script as I am writing this. I NEED to start taking this medication immediately. I have waited and waited for this and now......:sad0: My emotions have been up and down lately and this seems like a crushing blow to me.... I feel like crying.

My level is at 3.3 and they want at least 3.6. My surgery is in two weeks. The nurse said they will take lab work again the day of surgery. If still to low, they will have to cancel.

Peeps I need some words of encouragement.

Thanks for listening.

Deb

Don't let this get you down, I know you can get you numbers up and keep your surgery date. Keep your head up, don't cry...:001_tongue::thumbup:

This is probably very frustrating for you. But look on the bright side...potassium is fairly easy to increase and you are only .3 away! Add a banana and take the supplements they give you. It will all be alright and work out! Hang in there!

eat lots of bananas

Deb - Just a little bump in the road.....take your prescription and you'll be okay. Keep a positive attitude - that always helps. I've been thing about you and knew you were probably starting on the clear liquid diet. Hang in there and check with Dr. Hoehn's office to see if a couple bananas would be okay at this early point in your pre op diet. Hang in there.

Renee