Oops!

**EllisM80** · 01-16-2019 12:14 PM

I have been on a downward spiral over the last two weeks. I got done with my steroid therapy for my MS relapse on Tuesday, January 8th. Before surgery, I would take Lasix after all those IV steroids to release all the water I retained. So on Friday, January 11th, I did just that. I went to Goodwill with my mom and shortly after, I felt like I was gonna pass out. I made my purchase, took my mom home and came home. I didn't know why I didn't feel good or have ANY energy whatsoever. On Monday, January 14th, my daughter was really sick and I had to take her to the ER. I figured while I was there, I would ask to be seen too. They said that I was severely dehydrated and gave me some fluids. I felt a little better after one bag of fluids. Came home and the kids made supper. I was in bed by 8:30, slept til 6am. Woke up refreshed with a good amount of energy. Took all my morning meds and got in the shower so I could go to the chiropractor. I had dyed my hair that morning so I was in the shower for awhile and started to feel nauseous and extremely weak. I felt like I was going to fall and was struggling to get all the dye out of my hair. My sick daughter came in there to help me. I get out, get dressed and head to my chiropractor appointment with very little energy. I couldn't even speak due to my lack of energy. The chiropractor asked mr what all o had taken that day because my color didn't look good at all. I gave her the list and she says "Michelle??? Your surgeon didn't tell you not to take Lasix after surgery???" I said "No he didn't. I only take it for a few days after my steroids so that I can get the skin pain (Fibro) over with quickly. This is my first relapse in a little over a year.. why can't I take Lasix after surgery?" Her response was "Because it dehydrates you! A person who hasn't had weight loss surgery should drink half their body weight in ounces. If you weigh 300 lbs, you should get 150 ounces of fluids a day. When you have had weight loss surgery, you're told to stick with around 64 because of the size of your stomach. Your body is already lacking electrolytes and taking Lasix is just helping you pass the rest of what you have stored. It is why you are feeling the way you." Me 😯🤔🙄 I seriously felt like the biggest idiot in the world! I am still extremely tired today but not as weak as yesterday. Soooooo... if you take Lasix, DON'T! I wish I had known that!!

**DebF** · 01-16-2019 02:05 PM

Sorry to hear about this but glad you’re on the mend - a good example of how important it is to maintain hydration after WLS. Haven’t had it yet but soaking up all this info pre-surgery.

**KiwiGal** · 01-16-2019 03:31 PM

Gosh that certainly doesn't sound like fun at all. So glad that you know what the issue is now.
We are learning all the time - just a shame your Dr didn't think to tell you!

**EllisM80** · 01-17-2019 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by DebF

Sorry to hear about this but glad you’re on the mend - a good example of how important it is to maintain hydration after WLS. Haven’t had it yet but soaking up all this info pre-surgery.

Yes! Also, it's easy to let yourself slip if you get busy! Trying really hard not to let that happen again!

**EllisM80** · 01-17-2019 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by KiwiGal

Gosh that certainly doesn't sound like fun at all. So glad that you know what the issue is now.
We are learning all the time - just a shame your Dr didn't think to tell you!

I know it! I'm at my primary doctors appointment right now and I'm about to tell him. I see my surgeon on the 28th. I'm sure he will probably have some sarcasm or attitude with me but he's not really entitled to that because he released me from his care at my 2 week post op until 3 months. He had my list of medications prior to my surgery.