Salt Cravings!

Since surgery, I have had such a salt craving that I really just don't understand it. I didn't have that problem before surgery, so what gives? Has anyone else had this problem?

I totally did. I have always thought of myself as a sweets person not a salt craver, but post op I craved salt terribly, like never before. I attribute it too the lack of salt we get- between the small quantities we eat and the lack of processed (high salt) food we eat I think I needed more salt. My blood pressure actually dropped post op to 80/40 for a while and my MD told me to add more salt to my diet--I did and the extreme salt cravings went away.

I got sooo tired of all the sf stuff that I also had the salty cravings. I broke down and had pop corn with" I cant believe its not butter spray"  Good luck to you

Salt acts as a hydration retainer. We used to take salt tablets in the military on hot days to retain extra water due to dehydration risks. You body may be telling you something.

 I'm not sure if I crave it or just love it.. but I put salt on my watermelon and apples.. and sometimes I have a handful of sea salt pita chips 

Salt cravings are an indicator for dehydration. Make sure you're getting in plenty of fluids. I've been craving salty foods lately so I looked it up and found most the symptoms I was experiencing were signs of not getting enough fluids. With this heat it's easy to get dehydrated

I have the same cravings for salt. Can't get enough corn chips. Not dehydrated. Taking in a minimum of 80 ounces of liquid a day.

i've been craving salt like crazy since surgery! my dr said i need to increase my fluid intake. i know i don't drink enough so mine is probably from dehydration or needing more fluids

 After surgery my salt craving was intense! I battled it with roasted soy nuts and roasted edamame -either one is good in protein and salty goodness! Unfortunately I'm back to a sweet tooth lol