11 Days Post-Op TT : Abdominal Cramping?
Hello All -
I'm 11 days post-op from an Anchor Cut TT. Yesterday evening I started having cramping that I think the best way I can describe it was like labor contractions or really bad period cramps. The cramps got better when I laid down.
The problem is that I have Restless Leg Syndrome (a disorder in which there is a need or an urge to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations). Pre-Op I was able to control the RLS via an iron regimen (I'm anemic and low-iron contributes to RLS symptoms), however, post-op it's come back to me full force.
So, in order to help with RLS I need to move my legs or walk around. But in order for the cramps to subside I have to lay down. But as soon as I lay down the RLS kicks in. And there is the cycle.
Get up and walk to relieve RLS - get cramps.
Lay down to relieve cramps - get RLS.
Over and over and over again.
I've had little to no sleep all night - the cramps were bad enough that I was in tears. I'm going to call my PS's office in a little bit after I try and rest a little longer but thought I might ask if anyone else had these cramps, too? I don't recall reading about cramps in my TT research.
Thanks!
Tisha
Tisha
Anchor Cut TT 02/25/10
Lap RNY 03/29/06
326 / 175
(Start / Present)
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Celebrate we will - for life is short but sweet for certain.
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Anchor Cut TT 02/25/10
Lap RNY 03/29/06
326 / 175
(Start / Present)
_______________________________
Celebrate we will - for life is short but sweet for certain.
~Dave Matthews Band
I can't help you with the cramping, sorry, but I would like to suggest that you get yourself a prescription for ROPINIROLE for the restless leg syndrom. This stuff was and is my lifesaver!
before I started taking it, I basically was not able to go to sleep for 6 month... I was walking around my living room at 2, 3, 4 am.... felt like a zombi!!
The FIRST pill I took helped me sleep!!!!!!
hope you get better soon! Karin
before I started taking it, I basically was not able to go to sleep for 6 month... I was walking around my living room at 2, 3, 4 am.... felt like a zombi!!
The FIRST pill I took helped me sleep!!!!!!
hope you get better soon! Karin
Thanks, Karin. I haven't tried Ropinirole before. I have used Miraxpex in the past.
I had started taking iron supplements religiously back in December and my RLS was 95% under control with tiny spasms. I was able to sleep through the night for the first time.
Post-tummy tuck I had still been taking iron supplements but just realized a few minutes ago that I've been taking ferrous sulfate which is not what my gastric bypass body can digest very well. So, off to Wal-Mart today to get the correct kind of Iron supplements that I was taking pre-op and I hope that helps things.
I had started taking iron supplements religiously back in December and my RLS was 95% under control with tiny spasms. I was able to sleep through the night for the first time.
Post-tummy tuck I had still been taking iron supplements but just realized a few minutes ago that I've been taking ferrous sulfate which is not what my gastric bypass body can digest very well. So, off to Wal-Mart today to get the correct kind of Iron supplements that I was taking pre-op and I hope that helps things.
Tisha
Anchor Cut TT 02/25/10
Lap RNY 03/29/06
326 / 175
(Start / Present)
_______________________________
Celebrate we will - for life is short but sweet for certain.
~Dave Matthews Band
Anchor Cut TT 02/25/10
Lap RNY 03/29/06
326 / 175
(Start / Present)
_______________________________
Celebrate we will - for life is short but sweet for certain.
~Dave Matthews Band
What makes you want to move your legs?
I have something that happens on occasion - like once or twice a week where I feel like things are crawling on me and I move but not sure if RLS is what that is?
I have something that happens on occasion - like once or twice a week where I feel like things are crawling on me and I move but not sure if RLS is what that is?
Surgery Date 1-29-09
Surgery Weight 317
Lowest Weight 175
Current Weight 195
Surgeon Goal 180
Personal Goal 165
Total lost since surgery 142 pounds!!
Surgery Weight 317
Lowest Weight 175
Current Weight 195
Surgeon Goal 180
Personal Goal 165
Total lost since surgery 142 pounds!!
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on 3/9/10 9:55 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 3/9/10 9:55 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Sorry to hear you have so much going on.....sounds very uncomfortable.
I can't help with cramping I did not have that happen after my TT.
Have you called your surgeon? If not I would suggest you call the surgeon. It could be that you pulled or strained a muscle. I did that around week 5....putting ice on it really helped! But PLEASE do not just go and put ice on your stomach....call y our surgeon first.
I hope you are feeling better!!
I can't help with cramping I did not have that happen after my TT.
Have you called your surgeon? If not I would suggest you call the surgeon. It could be that you pulled or strained a muscle. I did that around week 5....putting ice on it really helped! But PLEASE do not just go and put ice on your stomach....call y our surgeon first.
I hope you are feeling better!!