Started my 2 weeks of preop diet and have started having muscle aches and pains in my arms, legs and under my ribs. Anyone else experiencing this? When I did Hcg diet before I had this at the beginning, but it subsided. I think I found somewhere to take magnesium. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Any suggestions. I getting in all of my protein and eating my meal. I am 400lb and 6'2" male. Please help!!!!!

Okay so.....I am not the 6'2" male, that would be my husband....LOL!!! at any rate, need some help please.

Yep I get the same thing, feels like growing pains. Usually happens when I reduce my carbs also. I took "slow mag" can get it at Wal-Mart and a tylenol. It helps.

Oh I forgot to mention that the slow mag is the better one to take as its more readily absorbed. Can take two or three. Also good for menstrual cramps too though I don't think your husband has to worry about that

Make sure your not dehydrated! Muscle aches are also a sign of that!

I got that right after surgery when I was losing fluid quickly. I would say the biggest thing is to drink your water and you can also try something like G2 or Propel Zero. I would ask your doctor about taking electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and/or magnesium. Be careful given that you are pre-op. Good luck--I know how awful those muscle aches can be.

I had terrible pains when i was pre-op on the liquid diet. I would describe them as painful muscle spasms/cramps. They lasted the whole 2 weeks pre-op. i haven't had one pain like that since the surgery though. Doctor said it was common but didn't really give me an answer as to why.