Need help with Pre-Op Diet Headaches

[Rebel 9]

I am on day 2 of my 2 week pre-op diet. It consists of 5 shakes/bars and a sensible meal of 5oz meat and 2 cups of non-starchy veggies. My surgery date is 9/6/11. My head is throbbing and it's not due to dehydration cause I have drank Water all day long. Plus side, getting lots of exercise from walking back & forth to the bathroom at work. It's in the very back, I'm in the very front.

Anyone have any words of wisdom to offer. I am doing the slim-fast high Protein 8oz shakes and the Atkins Breakfast Bars as they had more Protein than some others.

[wishes 125]

I can't offer any help, but I went through that when I first started low carb dieting. It just takes a little time to get through. You should be feeling better in the next few days though.

[lpully 1]

I am in week 2 of a similar pre-op diet. My surgery is Aug 30th. My nut told me that the headaches are from caffeine and/or carb withdrawals. The will go away after about day 5. Hang in there.

[earthchick97 0]

Keep with it! Headaches will pass. Think of it as a detox to get ready for surgery. Also - shy away from NSAIDs even this early pre-op. I know that my doc said tylenol only one week prior to surgery and two weeks after (for sleeve). It will all be worth it in the end!

[Rebel 9]

Thank you SO much for the words of encouragement. I am staying strong through prayer, willpower and sheer stubborness.

Keep with it! Headaches will pass. Think of it as a detox to get ready for surgery. Also - shy away from NSAIDs even this early pre-op. I know that my doc said tylenol only one week prior to surgery and two weeks after (for sleeve). It will all be worth it in the end!

[DallasMomofTwins 31]

I start my two week pre op on monday as i am being sleeved on 9/12 by dr nick...i am concerned about the headaches too!

[Rebel 9]

I start my two week pre op on monday as i am being sleeved on 9/12 by dr nick...i am concerned about the headaches too!

Dr. Nick is my doctor too. I go on 9/6...