DEHYDRATION?? CAN ANYONE HELP?

I HAVE BEEN VERY BAD ABOUT DRINKING - I HAVE STEPPED IT UP YESTERDAY AND TODAY HOWEVER, MY LEG MUSCLES ARE SOOO SORE AND I WAS CURIOUS IF THIS IS FROM DEHYDRATING - I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE

Hi Isabella, You could be low on potassium, try some gatorade or powerade Hope it helps. Darlene

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - DOES THAT HAPPEN A LOT TO WLS PATIENTS - I AM 4 WEEKS OUT - THANKS

Good question. I know I am not dehydrated because I've been drinking more water than I ever have in my life, but my legs get sore too, it feels like growing pains. I wonder if it's a potassium problem with me too.

I AM GOING TO CALL THE DR TOMORROW TO ASK IF I CAN TAKE POTASSIUM - I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY

Isabella... Congrats on recognizing your need to improve your drinking habits. It's a battle for me every day, so I know how you feel. Being dehydrated or slightly dehydrated will make you feel all sorts of bad. But, I've never heard of muscle soreness as a symptom. Glad you're going to call your Dr about it. Some hints for the future: Warm liquids tend to go dowm easier for many post ops. Consider adding herbal teas, SF hot cocoa, decafe coffee, etc to your daily routing if you haven't already. Popsicles are a good way to supplement your liquid intake, as are ice chips. Good luck to you! Let us know how you're doing. Best, Lisa C