Hi everyone, I had my sleeve done Sep 12,2016 so I am almost 2 months now. Loooooong journey lots of complications (too much to go into at this moment) however the past few weeks i have been feeling better. Now however, my hands have began to like cramp up, no pain but I have to massage them they get very stiff. Has anyone else experienced this ? Kinda worrying me since i have just started feeling better also lots of leg cramps during my sleep can anyone please help ?!

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I once had a potassium deficiency, and I had hand and leg cramps so you may be experiencing cramps due to some Vitamin or mineral imbalance. It's a serious thing, I would suggest seeing a doctor ASAP.

If it's not a potassium deficiency, it's dehydration. Your muscles will cramp BAD if you are dehydrated. Make sure you're getting at least 48oz of water a day and preferably 64.

Definitely get your potassium checked out. Just found out mine was dangerously low and I'm also two months out.

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Sleeved Sept. 15, so we are at almost the same point in our journeys! I've had leg cramp problems from the beginning. Nut suggested I drink PowerAde Zero instead of just water, to help with electrolyte balance. If you are still having issues getting all your fluids in, you might try this; it'll help with both fluid intake and electrolytes.

Thanks everyone, It definitely might be the fluids. Its just so hard to get so much Water in and 30 min before and after eating ugh but I will definitely work on it.

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Don't forget to contact your doctor to check out your vitamin levels, too. Just in case