Leg twitches and weakness/cold post op

 I had RNY on 9/14/10 by dr. verseman at Borgess medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  For the past couple of days, I've been having leg twtiches.  Today while in the shower, I felt weakness in my thighs.  Is this normal?

Also, since I have been home, I've been extremely cold.  Is this just from anesthesia and loss of weight quickly?

Hoping to find some RNY's to bond with!

Glad to see you here and to see that you have made it through surgery.  At this point in your recovery, that kind of question is best answered by calling (269) 978-0610.

Keep in mind that this was MAJOR surgery, even though you only have tiny holes to show for it.  It has thrown your entire system into survival mode as it tries to cope with the forced starvation. 

Do you have a handbook from the program?  Are you getting all your protein and fluids in? 

Bonding is great, you will likely make friends here and on the RNY board.

Best wishes on your journey!

 Thank you for your response.  I do have a program book, but it does not touch on this.  I did mention it to my surgeon and he explained it was "loss of insulation" and my dietician explained the twitches as a vitamin deficientcy.  I am getting at least 60 grams of protein and all of my fluids and vitamins in daily.  I hope it gets better!

From the first few weeks post op up until about 8 months ago I was always cold.  My surgeon said that the first year would be the coldest of my life, how right he was and from what I've read and been told it's because of the weight loss.  Your loosing a big fur, actually fat, coat :).

As far as leg twitches, I get restless leg syndrome when my iron is getting low.  I take my iron w/ C at bed time and it helps me sleep comfortably (no leg twitches to keep me up) and then it's got hours to absorb all by itself in my body.

Edie

 Hi Edie;
Thank you for responding to me.  Your answer was just about the same as what my surgeon said.  I guess I will be dressing like a snow man this winter in SW Michigan!  I hope it will get better as my body adjusts to my new weight and nutrition.

I will try the calcium at night.  I take 3 of the Calcet/D during the course of the day.  I will keep one now right before bedtime and see if it helps.

You're an angel!