leg cramps

Just wondering if anyone has  had leg cramps since surgery...  Last night I woke up with just the beginnings of one in my right leg.  I haven't had any for months.  I checked my multivitamin and all my protein, and there's not much potassium in there.  Do you think it would be ok to add just a small piece of a banana (like a 1 inch slice) to a protein drink (blenderized really well, of course!)??  I'll ask Dr Loggins on Thursday too, but was just wondering.  (It wasn't a really bad cramp or anything, just something I haven't experienced in a long time!)  Thanks everyone!  Ruth

Hello Ruth ... i am not sure about after surg.. but man don't  i have them now and for almost  2 years and still don't know why but i have a few Tums here and there but i am  not sure if u can have them  now or not. but thought i would let u know what i use .. have a good night... Amber  

Ruth  I have leg cramps but usually only in one leg,, i started eating bananas and they are better,but still get them..my friend gets them also I started getting them about 1 month out, they told me no one has ever complained about leg cramps and to just add bananas...Let me know what your doctors says it will be very interesting..

You can add Banana starting next monday. If your Potassium is low Dr L will probably have you take supplements starting Monday. Good Luck with that I know they can be horrid to deal with.

Oh what are you taking for Vitamins? Maybe you should try finding a more complete one?? I have been taking the Centrum Chewables since just before surgery and my labs have been really great so far just need to add that Iron.

I am taking the same ones..Centrum chewies! I don't see any potassium listed on them tho!    A few of the different proteins that I have samples of have some potassium in them, but not enough!    I'll definitely ask tomorrow at my follow up!  WOOHOO!  Staples will be gone! 

yup. i had twitchy legs too. i'm 9 weeks out and hardly have a problem now. they seem to bother if i'm over tired.

Good to know...thanks all!  Ruth

I have been plagued by leg cramps all my life UNTIL surgery.  Now that I'm taking my multi vitamin and CALCIUM on a regular basis I don't seem to have them.  Also, I notice a correlation between the water intake (or lack of it) and the cramps.  If I slack off the water and then spend a day drinking more than usual I will get them.  If I don't keep up with water on hot days and then maybe drink extra the next day I will get them.  Keep track of what seems to work for you.