Major Headache From My Pre-Op Diet

[Sherry77 166]

Started my 2 week liquid pre-op diet yesterday, and have a pounding Migraine. I have tried other liquid diets in the past i. e slim fast, optisource, Optifast, and experienced the same effect, hence the failure on these diets. Any suggestions?? How can I get rid of these headaches? I am freaking out I have 15 more days to suffer through this. I was told I can't use any asperine products 10 days prior to surgery. Ugghhh what do I do?

[Texarkolina 201]

I am soooooo with you. I am on day 6 and the pounding, disabling headache went away on day 3. Perhaps yours will too. The entire liquid diet got easier on day 3. If you can, sleep. Run your family off and get in bed. I was allowed to have diet soda, so I had one when it got really really bad and that helped a lot. I took Tylenol--didn't help. Excedrin Migraine helped a lot.

I know today blows, but it does get easier a few days in--most people say at the end of day 2 or 3. Don't be too hard on yourself. I was a whiny emotional wreck the first couple of days, but I feel so much better now.

[enigmachik 403]

omg, my first couple of days on the liquid pre-op were horrible. I had the shakes, was weak, and killer headache. But it gets better, I promise! After a couple of days the headache started to subsided and by day four it was gone. If you can get through the first couple of days, you can get through the whole thing. Just keep reminding yourself why you are doing this. Once you get your sleeve, it's a million times easier. Good luck!!

[Sherry77 166]

Thank you both so much... I'm glad it's not just me. It is comforting to know that this should pass in a couple of days.

[I_Sd8_em 28]

if you intake alot of caffiene or sugar or worse both then the headaches are likely withdrawal from them.

[Livinglifeout 217]

I hear your pain.i am on the end of my second week. I had total caffeine withdrawal headaches for 5 days.

[GivingItMyAll 168]

Your body is detoxing. Nothing to do (tha I know of) but go through the process. Hang in there, it will get better. I took lots of naps, and time away from people, while detoxing carbs, caffeine, and everything else my body was coming off.

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[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

I'm on day 9 of 10 days. The first few days were so depressing! You'll be fine in no time. Try to vary your ice pop flavors and caffeine free teas and whatever else you can to change flavor, temp. and texture of. Also, I thought I drank a lot of Water but I realized I really didn't. When I started really upping the water I was more full. Good luck, you will make it!!

[BizTraveller 101]

I thought I was going to die until I figured out everything with aspertame was making me hungrier. Probably much of the reason I gained the weight in the first place. I did Te last 3 days without the sugar-free Jello, the Popsicles and the Crystal Light. I felt far better. It was still tough. Post-surgery is a walk in the park.

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[Sherry77 166]

I thought I was going to die until I figured out everything with aspertame was making me hungrier. Probably much of the reason I gained the weight in the first place. I did Te last 3 days without the sugar-free jello' date=' the Popsicles and the Crystal Light. I felt far better. It was still tough. Post-surgery is a walk in the park.

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That's awesome to hear post surgery is much easier. As I have stay on a liquid diet for 2 weeks post op and purée 3 and 4 th week post op.

[JourneyOfAFatKid 6]

I am so glad I'm not the only one who got this Migraine. I am on day 2 of 10 day diet, and last night I had the worst migraine in the world, I woke up this morning without one, but I think that's because I cheated and ate food last night around dinner time. I was so positive this diet would be a walk in the park... sigh...

[Sherry77 166]

I am so glad I'm not the only one who got this Migraine. I am on day 2 of 10 day diet' date=' and last night I had the worst migraine in the world, I woke up this morning without one, but I think that's because I cheated and ate food last night around dinner time. I was so positive this diet would be a walk in the park... sigh...[/quote']

I am on day 4... I have 11 more to go ughhhh. I am having a very difficult time. I cooked my husband salmon last night and had to have a bite.. The plus side of my 1 bite cheat was realizing salmon would be a good food to eat with the sleeve after it is ok to introduce solid foods, as it's nice and soft... Journey we will get through this! When is your surgery date?

[JourneyOfAFatKid 6]

Mine is the july 25th. Almost there!

[Delta..Make it Happen 29]

sherry77,

how many Protein shakes are you having per day? whats the Protein amount in the shakes?

does your pre op diet call for any food or veggies?

[Sherry77 166]

Mine is the july 25th. Almost there!

Awesome! Good Luck :-)