Headaches

[D'Sleeved 62]

Hello,

My issues is headache. I am only on day two out of 14 with drinks my liquid diet... Ive did eat nuts, beef Jerky, and I also ate one string chess in between drinking my Protein shakes... This evening I have been having bad headaches... What are so things I could take to stop the pain?

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

Tylenol is the standard painkiller pre-op but you should probably check with your medical team to be sure.

[Dinks97420 52]

I wonder if there was an additive in the Jerky? ? I have had Migraines all of my life but can control it with leaving certain things out of my diet. Anything with msg will trigger.... Maybe cut the jerky out and see if it helps. I was also very worried about the headaches but i have been on a full liquid diet for 7 days and none so far. I have in he evenings had a half cup of refried Beans with some melted cheese or cottage cheese for a filler. I dont have a surgery date yet have 4 lbs left to reach my pre surgery weight loss goal

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Hello,

My issues is headache. I am only on day two out of 14 with drinks my liquid diet... Ive did eat nuts, beef Jerky, and I also ate one string chess in between drinking my Protein shakes... This evening I have been having bad headaches... What are so things I could take to stop the pain?

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It could be caffeine withdrawal, dehydration or just a reaction to low carb diet. It should improve - stay strong and get plenty of fluids!

[D'Sleeved 62]

Thanks @@Bufflehead, @@Dinks97420, @@KristenLe

Thanks For all the advice; I am going to start taking Tylenol, I am eating the Jerky for Protein but the take of salt is high, and I also think it's because my body is withdrawing for caffeine ( coffee and wrench drinks)

Thanks everyone!

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[LoveAlwaysKia 37]

Yeah I had headaches until day 5. It stops and the liquids get a lot easier. Today I have only had 2 Protein drinks, a popsicle, and a few bottles of Water.

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[D'Sleeved 62]

@@LoveAlwaysKia

Girl... I can't wait until these become easier.

I do good all day with just drinking Protein and liquids... My problem comes at night for, some odd reason everything my husband is cooking smells so good!!! This is my second day and I want to scream lol.. I am hoping and praying to take the crave of wating to eat this man cooking... Lol

Keep doing what you are doing, Today I did better then yesterday...

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[smg 471]

Thankfully, I didn't have to go through a pre-op liquid diet, although I did have some headaches during the pre-op diet. The second week of mine I started with the Bariatric multi-Vitamins and those seemed to help as I really wasn't eating much to gain the vitamins/minerals that I needed. I also increased my Water intake quite a bit, opting for electrolyte enhanced Water and Decaf green tea which also helped.

The headaches are pretty normal as your body is going through lots of withdrawals. They will get better with time. Hang in there...it's worth it!!!

[D'Sleeved 62]

@@smg thanks!

I have been incorporating electrolyte by drink G2 even thou theses are pack with sugar... I've also start drinking bai and Decaf green tea with raw honey and a generic brand of Splenda

Tomorrow I have another appointment with my surgeon I am going to ask him about what Vitamins do I need?

Thanks for the input! Have a blessed night!

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[smg 471]

@@smg thanks!

I have been incorporating electrolyte by drink G2 even thou theses are pack with sugar... I've also start drinking bai and Decaf green tea with raw honey and a generic brand of Splenda

Tomorrow I have another appointment with my surgeon I am going to ask him about what Vitamins do I need?

Thanks for the input! Have a blessed night!

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@D'Sleeved Sounds like you're on the right track. Have you tried just the electrolyte enhanced unflavored waters like smart Water? They worked great for me and no sugar...which can also cause some headaches.

Yeah I think the Vitamins you choose are more of a personal preference but your NUT/Surgeon can give you some good recommendations or even samples. I use the opurity brand vitamins plus some other supplements. They're not the cheapest, but they're clean and work well. Labs have all been perfect since surgery. Best of luck!