Lifechange>40 22 Posted June 19, 2014 I'm starting day 3 of pre-op diet and have had a headache since day 1. I was down to 1 coke zero/day before quitting in day 1? Is this caffeine withdrawal??? I'm drinking lots of Water, 2 Protein Shakes a day, and broth. Sometimes sf Jello or popscicles. Anyone else have this? Tylenol (only thing I can take now) is not helping! Any suggestions??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terribj 208 Posted June 19, 2014 I didn't have a pre-op diet but after surgery I had terrible headaches, I was told it was a caffeine and sugar withdraw. Mine went away after about 4 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tebowfan 70 Posted June 19, 2014 I'm starting day 3 of pre-op diet and have had a headache since day 1. I was down to 1 coke zero/day before quitting in day 1? Is this caffeine withdrawal??? I'm drinking lots of Water, 2 Protein Shakes a day, and broth. Sometimes sf Jello or popscicles. Anyone else have this? Tylenol (only thing I can take now) is not helping! Any suggestions??? Yes it is caffeine withdrawals!! I had a Migraine the first 3 days. Day 4 I felt so much better and no headache. I am 6 weeks post ops and still have not had caffeine. Doing great! 1 DarbiMolly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsHarris 17 Posted June 19, 2014 Like the others have stated its the caffeine. I'm on day 4. No headaches but I gave up caffeine in November. Best wishes on your journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevin' it in Jersey 45 Posted June 19, 2014 Yes it is caffeine and sugar withdrawal. I felt much better on day 5 of my preop diet. Tylenol/Advil do not help my headache either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erint2014 9 Posted June 19, 2014 I am on day 10 of my pre-op liquid diet. Day 3 was the absolute worst for me. I felt terrible. I had a headache, felt weak, cranky, and just wanted to sleep. I woke up on day 4 and felt SO much better! It will get better and you CAN do this! Hang in there! 2 DarbiMolly and tebowfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarbiMolly 188 Posted June 19, 2014 I'm starting day 3 of pre-op diet and have had a headache since day 1. I was down to 1 coke zero/day before quitting in day 1? Is this caffeine withdrawal??? I'm drinking lots of Water, 2 Protein shakes a day, and broth. Sometimes sf Jello or popscicles. Anyone else have this? Tylenol (only thing I can take now) is not helping! Any suggestions??? Yes it is caffeine withdrawals!! I had a Migraine the first 3 days. Day 4 I felt so much better and no headache. I am 6 weeks post ops and still have not had caffeine. Doing great! I weened myself off caffeine a month ago to prepare. I drank tons of Water, this really helps. I haven't had caffeine since then and I'm sleeping like a rock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarbiMolly 188 Posted June 19, 2014 I am on day 10 of my pre-op liquid diet. Day 3 was the absolute worst for me. I felt terrible. I had a headache, felt weak, cranky, and just wanted to sleep. I woke up on day 4 and felt SO much better! It will get better and you CAN do this! Hang in there! Day 3 for me on my preop diet was bad too. Then suddenly I woke up with a spring in my step. I think it may be the body detoxing all the bad stuff out! 1 bb0325 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lifechange>40 22 Posted June 19, 2014 It can't pass fast enough! This is miserable! I guess it's detox from the sugar and caffeine. Hopefully it will pass soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugmadkate 61 Posted June 20, 2014 I'm still drinking iced tea with caffeine. Are we not supposed to have caffeine at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tebowfan 70 Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) I'm still drinking iced tea with caffeine. Are we not supposed to have caffeine at all? Not suppose to cause after surgery you aren't allowed. They don't want you dealing with withdrawals after surgery. It will be hard enough to get liquids in and caffeine dehydrates. Edited June 20, 2014 by tebowfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugmadkate 61 Posted June 20, 2014 Thank you for the info! 1 tebowfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lifechange>40 22 Posted June 20, 2014 My diet said limit caffeine and the Nut said preferably eliminate it. It has been rough! It really shows me the effect it has on my body. 1 tebowfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tebowfan 70 Posted June 20, 2014 My diet said limit caffeine and the Nut said preferably eliminate it. It has been rough! It really shows me the effect it has on my body. Tomorrow will be better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lifechange>40 22 Posted June 21, 2014 The headache is gone! I woke up today feeling like a new person!! I felt so good I decided to do a big dinner for hubby....pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese.....I did not take a bite...not even one...but OMG the pork loin smelled like heaven!! Surgery is Tuesday...I can do this!! 2 Poseyrosey and tebowfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
