Question:
Why do my muscles ache?

Hi. I am 10 months post op and down about 105 lbs. I am having trouble with body aches. I take my vitamins and calcium daily but not wanting to eat too much latley. Could it be a problem from the surgery or jus the flu or something. I'm getting worried now. I feel like I have to flex my muscles all the time to make them quit aching. I know it sounds weird but it's the truth. Thanks all.    — Kerry H. (posted on January 18, 2003)

January 18, 2003
Kerri, Are you drinking enough fluids? Your sodium or potassium may be low you may be suffering from dehydration are there any other symptoms like decreased urination or dry scaly skin?
   — Lisa F.

January 18, 2003
Sounds like potassium to me, Can you eat bananna? I had the same problem when I was prego, Good luck!!
   — Kim R.

January 18, 2003
What KIND of calcium? Citrate? And as someone else said, LOTS of fluids? If you said yes to both, please see your doc next week, OK?
   — vitalady

January 21, 2003
Bananna's do the trick for me... especially when I get muscle cramps... it's like I can feel them comin... so I try to eat one as soon as I feel like that. Normally 3 - 4 a week does it for me.
   — lindajenkins