Headaches and Nausea

[Jay05 35]

Hi, I am due to have my op in the next 3/r months. From my research its safe to say headaches, nausea and tiredness is the main symptoms of WLS OH and hairloss. I wondered how long does these symptoms last? Hows your experience been? x

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

38 days post-op here. No headaches, no nausea, yes tiredness ( I had major surgery) but that is getting better all the time, and no hair thinning yet. I understand the hair thinning happens beginning month 3 or so. I am also told it is just extra shedding, I have very thick hair so not too worried about it, and it comes back so it isn't permanent. I would rather lose to my goal weight than have thick hair. lol Good luck!

[anikka 32]

Hi, I am due to have my op in the next 3/r months. From my research its safe to say headaches, nausea and tiredness is the main symptoms of WLS OH and hairloss. I wondered how long does these symptoms last? Hows your experience been? x

Hi Jay! Tiredness is absolutely going to be there. Your body is going through a major event and it's going to be working overtime to heal up after being messed with. Your blood pressure may drop (very common post surgery) and that also makes one tired. As for the headaches... I haven't experienced any. Dehydration can often cause the headaches and as long as you keep sipping (harder than it sounds) then you should be okay with regard to the headaches. I only experienced nausea the day of surgery and 2 days post. That was mostly due to the anesthesia though. Once I got to eat "normal" foods, if I eat too quickly I experience some nausea, but I've learned to slow the heck down and it makes a huge difference.

I've had hair loss for years so I don't know if it's increased or stayed the same. Like ShrinkingPeach, I have a ton of hair so I'm not too worried about the loss right now.

My experience has been fantastic! I'm really pleased with my results thus far (I was sleeved 5/28). I've hit and come through one stall (there will be more I'm sure). I have zero regrets.

[twittymilk 51]

Headaches might be a sign of dehydration. If you keeping getting your fluids in you'll be ok there. Tiredness is my daily struggle, it's probably because I'm not getting in enough food and I have a heavy daily commute. I'm 30 some days out too and it does get better everyday. I can eat a little bit more, I can drink a little bit more and I am losing a bit more.

[Jay05 35]

Hi, I am due to have my op in the next 3/r months. From my research its safe to say headaches, nausea and tiredness is the main symptoms of WLS OH and hairloss. I wondered how long does these symptoms last? Hows your experience been? x

Hi Jay! Tiredness is absolutely going to be there. Your body is going through a major event and it's going to be working overtime to heal up after being messed with. Your blood pressure may drop (very common post surgery) and that also makes one tired. As for the headaches... I haven't experienced any. Dehydration can often cause the headaches and as long as you keep sipping (harder than it sounds) then you should be okay with regard to the headaches. I only experienced nausea the day of surgery and 2 days post. That was mostly due to the anesthesia though. Once I got to eat "normal" foods, if I eat too quickly I experience some nausea, but I've learned to slow the heck down and it makes a huge difference.

I've had hair loss for years so I don't know if it's increased or stayed the same. Like ShrinkingPeach, I have a ton of hair so I'm not too worried about the loss right now.

My experience has been fantastic! I'm really pleased with my results thus far (I was sleeved 5/28). I've hit and come through one stall (there will be more I'm sure). I have zero regrets.

sorry I don't know know why I haven't seen your message untill now!! That you for your advice. my surgery is Friday so really trying to organise myself. I have fine hair so I'm really worried about losing it!! How is your journey going??