Day 3 pre-op liquid diet...

[smacbeth 0]

So I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet and i've had a horriable headache since yesterday. I'm a type 2 diabetic and not taking meds so I guess I was wondering if anyone else has/having/had this problem before? I'm not taking meds bc im not eating as much, and i wouldnt want to bottom out.

Could it be b/c of my sugars getting too low from not eating then too high with the protien shakes/soups/oatmeal crap? And what should i do? Can i even take any pain meds? lol

Thanks!

[Shoppingbeemom 31]

So I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet and i've had a horriable headache since yesterday. I'm a type 2 diabetic and not taking meds so I guess I was wondering if anyone else has/having/had this problem before? I'm not taking meds bc im not eating as much, and i wouldnt want to bottom out.

Could it be b/c of my sugars getting too low from not eating then too high with the protien shakes/soups/oatmeal crap? And what should i do? Can i even take any pain meds? lol

Thanks!

I'm sorry you're having a tough time. Can you call your doctor?

[mariesleever 7/27/11 0]

I am doing the same and get tired and a headache too, maybe the body is detoxing itself?

I am having surgery on next Wed. Looking forward to getting this behind me!

[Soon2BMiniMommy 92]

Being a type II diabetic, do you check your sugars?? I think you really need to check your sugars to make sure where you are at. I'm sure you have done this, but does your doctor know you haven't been taking your medicine/insulin? Don't want to be bossy, but I'm worried about you I myself am diabetic and have many, many close people around me who are also and I can't stress enough how important it is to check your sugars regularly. Course, the headache could also be the body detoxing from all the sugar/salt/processed foods, also, and also adjusting to a MUCH lower caloric load/metabolic state.

Just hang in there and no matter what they are attributed to, I am sure your body will level out and you will feel much better soon!

[kmmwil 0]

I feel your pain I am on day 12 of liquid! the first few days I thought my head was going to blow up but it has gotten so much better. have you discusses glucerna with your doctor? that worked best for me..good luck!

[sugarmamma7 2]

I start my 3 day totally liquid diet tommorow not looking forward to it I sure hope you feel better sweetie. Keep us posted. hugs

[smacbeth 0]

I am doing the same and get tired and a headache too, maybe the body is detoxing itself?

I am having surgery on next Wed. Looking forward to getting this behind me!

Mine is also Wednesday! Just a few more days!

[readyforachange38 0]

I had a bad headache the first couple days too, but I was told that I could take Tylenol up until, even the morning of surgery, if needed. I am a Type 2 diabetic also but I kept on taking my meds. I just checked my sugar often and adjusted my insulin. I didn't change my oral meds at that time, just adjusted the amount of insulin I was taking.