Monday my Potassium was 3.1. They tried to give me potassium via IV and it COOKED my veins, so they had to stop. Doctor sent me home and told me to try banana's...which I did...not successfully. I did find a protein shake that had like 500 mg of potassium and I was able to get in half of it. Last night I was up til 3 a.m with leg cramps and this morning it was no better. I called the office and they are sending me for a STAT potassium level. I just hope and pray this gets resolved quickly...and to be honest...I'm so over it. I just want to recover like a normal person. UGH.

How cool you were in my area Disney. My potassium level was up to 3.4. After 3 bags of potassium it DROPPED to 3.1. I'm so upset. I don't understand this.

Oh no, I am so sorry you are going through this. Hang in there. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you.:hug:

Did you get to go home since it dropped again? Been praying for ya.....keep us posted.

ohmygosh, I'm so sorry you're going through this! You've had more than your fair share of a rough time of it all. I vote you get better quickly and leave the complications behind for a while!

We're all pulling for you and thinking of you. Keep us posted sweetie *HUGS!*

Renee`

Thank you so much Renee'

I'm still in the hospital. Turns out my magnesium is extremely low as well. I just got 2 bags of IV Mag. The doctor said if the mag is low then the potassium will be as well. Hopefully once both levels get back to normal I'll be golden.

Mentally I'm alot better today. My little girl called me today crying because she wanted to Celebrate the 4th with me and her daddy. That of course broke my heart. I told her next year at this time we will have a BIG party to make up for this yucky one.

Anyway, I hope all of y'all have a wonder 4th!!! Thank you all so much for your support.

ohmygosh, I'm so sorry you're going through this! You've had more than your fair share of a rough time of it all. I vote you get better quickly and leave the complications behind for a while!

We're all pulling for you and thinking of you. Keep us posted sweetie *HUGS!*

Renee`

How are you doing now?

I was released late yesterday afternoon. My potassium finally came up to 3.8 after 6 days of getting IV potassium. I feel 100% better. I do have a PICC line in my upper arm and that is somewhat uncomfortable. The doc wanted to leave it in in case my level drops again. I have NO veins left. In fact, they had to draw blood from my fingers (owie)! I'm working on getting my water and protein in. I'm 4 weeks out today and still on protein shakes. I'm going to try some cottage cheese tonight. Cross your fingers that goes well.

Thanks again for the support!! I hope this ends the saga of my recovery

Leanne

Do they know what caused your levels to be so low? Is it because your not eating/drinking enough or vitamins, or what? I go in next week for my surgery and just want to make sure I do it all right.

I saw 4 doctors while in the hospital and they all were perplexed as to why it took so long to get my potassium up. Last weekend I was admitted because I was severely dehydrated...I had a Protein shake that didn't agree with me. But once I was released I was hydrated and able to drink well at home. The first sign was muscle cramps in my legs and it went downhill fast. All of the docs and nurses said its rare to have this happen. Apparently my body is just weird LOL. I've been in the hospital every weekend since my surgery and I am determined to not go back.

I'm sure you will do wonderful with your surgery. Most people do. Be sure to drink drink drink. I was living on Water only for about 2 weeks...I would get sick if I had anything else...I should of been drinking gatorade or something but it made me gag. I have a feeling this is what made my body struggle. I'm gradually increasing my diet and doing good so far.

I hope all goes well with you Please keep me posted!!

Do they know what caused your levels to be so low? Is it because your not eating/drinking enough or Vitamins, or what? I go in next week for my surgery and just want to make sure I do it all right.

Hey I had my surgery wed and Im doing pretty good. My potassium was low to but only by a little bit! They had me drink as much potassium as i could because they had already taken my iv out! Well being this was after surgery i was only able to get 1/4 of it down! I told me to drink apple juice, orange juice, tomatoes juice and that would help bring mine up alittle! Hope you are doing better today!

I saw 4 doctors while in the hospital and they all were perplexed as to why it took so long to get my potassium up. Last weekend I was admitted because I was severely dehydrated...I had a Protein shake that didn't agree with me. But once I was released I was hydrated and able to drink well at home. The first sign was muscle cramps in my legs and it went downhill fast. All of the docs and nurses said its rare to have this happen. Apparently my body is just weird LOL. I've been in the hospital every weekend since my surgery and I am determined to not go back.

I'm sure you will do wonderful with your surgery. Most people do. Be sure to drink drink drink. I was living on Water only for about 2 weeks...I would get sick if I had anything else...I should of been drinking gatorade or something but it made me gag. I have a feeling this is what made my body struggle. I'm gradually increasing my diet and doing good so far.

I hope all goes well with you Please keep me posted!!

I am glad your surgery went well I hope you are doing good!

Hey I had my surgery wed and Im doing pretty good. My potassium was low to but only by a little bit! They had me drink as much potassium as i could because they had already taken my iv out! Well being this was after surgery i was only able to get 1/4 of it down! I told me to drink apple juice, orange juice, tomatoes juice and that would help bring mine up alittle! Hope you are doing better today!