Potassium deficiency

tahoe94
on 12/26/07 8:14 am - Palm Coast, FL

Hi. I'm new to this website. I'm 16 days postop and have been potassium deficient since leaving the hospital. My surgeon prescribed liquid pot but I find the taste to be the most vile thing I've ever had!!

I tried putting it into my protein drink but all that did was make me cry like a baby.

I have to take 1 tbs (yep, that's TABLEspoon!) per day. I hate not being compliant but I just can't bring myself to take this stuff. Is there any alternative to the liquid or has anyone had any success in hiding the flavor? Any and all responses will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, ~Laura~

~Laura~
Total weight lost since May '07

Weight lost since RNY 12/10/07...53 lbs.

CarolynK
on 12/26/07 12:27 pm - Canton, MI

RNY on 03/13/07

There is not much you can do to change or hide the flavor of liquid potassium. I had to make mine out of a powder and drink 3 8 oz packets a day! The only way it was remotely palatable was ice cold. Still bad tasting but not as bad of an aftertaste. CarolynK

Highest 360 Surgery 333 Current 168 Goal 150
BMI Highest 65.8 Current 32 Height 5'2"
Hernia Repair/TT 9.23.08

tahoe94
on 12/27/07 2:20 am - Palm Coast, FL

RNY on 12/10/07

Thanks for the reply, CarolynK. I don't know what I'm going to do. I'm trying to eat foods higher in potassium to help some. But being on pureed foods doesn't make the choices easy. Thanks again. BTW, you look great! ~Laura~

~Laura~
Total weight lost since May '07

Weight lost since RNY 12/10/07...53 lbs.

Jean M.
on 12/31/07 1:42 am

Revision on 08/16/12

I once had a potassium deficiency (pre-surgery) and my PCP told me to eat a banana every day. But I don't know if bananas are too high in sugar for RNY patients. Jean

tahoe94
on 12/31/07 6:52 am - Palm Coast, FL

RNY on 12/10/07

Thanks, Jean. I can have bananas but only 1 ounce at a time. And I think there's not enough in a banana to cover me. I'm guessing that's why he prescribed it. I appreciate you response! Have a happy and healthy new year!!

~Laura~
Total weight lost since May '07

Weight lost since RNY 12/10/07...53 lbs.

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