Preop headache

[Java91 54]

Hi everyone! I am on my third day of my preop diet and have been drinking an average of 500 calories per day. I am following the plan, but is this not enough calories to keep my body healthy?

[lauraellen80 855]

I'm on day 3, also, and I'm getting more in the 700-800 calorie range. I felt crabby and kinda weak today and had a dizzy spell after getting out of the pool after Water aerobics, so I had an extra Protein shake this evening.

What are you allowed to have?

Here's what I ate yesterday:

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Edited June 4, 2015 by lauraellen80

[Java91 54]

Wow! That sound healthier. My doctor never gave me a calorie goal, but I have had three or four Premier Protein shakes and Water with crystal light. I had a little Jello yesterday, but today I am miserable and foggy...I am sorry to hear you dont feel well either, I am hoping it will go away in a few days once my body gets used to it. I hope for the same for you! When is your surgery?

[lauraellen80 855]

My surgery is June 15th.

I've seen veterans on here mention that day 4 of the pre-op diet is the turning point, and you start to feel better--for both of our sake, I hope that's true!

[Java91 54]

I hope so! Keep me updated, good luck!

[choosehope 233]

Headache is one of my biggest fears. Know it sounds silly but I already have chronic Migraines and the thought of my headaches increasing or getting worse makes me want to cry.

[able2cope 193]

I was on a different type of pre-op diet from you guys - but could it not be lack of caffiene? I know that that can give you some real stinkers of headaches.

[lauraellen80 855]

@able2cope--I weaned myself off of caffeine a couple weeks before starting the pre-op diet. I don't have a pounding headache, just a nagging one. For me, it's more feeling shaky, weak, and a little dizzy.