Re: Cravings for Vinegar Post-Op RNY

[Guest guest]

This may not work for everyone but my blood pressure tends to be on the

low

side, so I worry more about passing out from low blood pressure than

about

retaining water from too much salt. I dehydrate very easily, so I have

to

be careful.

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Barbara Jean:

I have the same problem with the low bp and passing out and I too

dehydrate at the drop of a dime. My cardiologist recently put me on

Thermotabs, salt pills, to help keep my bp up and to help keep fluids in

my body. I was concerned about bloating and weight gain (most people

would be concerned about the passing out, go figure), so I take the

pills 2-3 times per day three days a week. Have had only one episode of

passing out since I was put on these pills, but I was post-op, not

feeling well and had not been taking the Thermotabs since my surgery.

We've pretty much narrowed down what is causing most, if not all the

post op difficulties I've been having. Will have clearer picture next

week after I see my ob/gyn again and my gastro doc, who are going to be

speaking to one another this week.

Hope this helps.

Regina