Too much protein?

[New Me 31317 25]

I am on Day 3 of my 14 day pre op diet....i feel exhausted and have a constant headache. Could this be from too much Protein? ( my pre op consists of 2 shakes, 2 bars and 1 protein/veggie meal)

[orionburn 1,024]

Not likely due to the Protein. Headaches are fairly common the first few days. For me it was because I delayed cutting off my daily coffee/caffeine fix. The first few days are pretty tough but it does get better! For me I my hurdle was about 5 days in. After that I was adjusted to the diet and was pretty smooth sailing after that.

[swimbikerun 1,045]

Have you spoken with the surgeon's office?

This is common and they should have warned you about it. Its more than likely due to sugar/caffeine removal and lower calories than anything else.

I didn't cold turkey anything. I spent 3 weeks before weaning off caffeine/sodas. Not touched a drop in years. I didn't have a problem but if you cold turkey anything, that's what will happen.

[New Me 31317 25]

Oh good! Just looking forward to March 13th!

[MissKay 329]

Yes, definitely common. Headaches, fatigue and even mood swings. You're depriving your body of carbs, calories, fat, etc. Basically what it's use to. Usually by days 4-6 you see this taper off and you feel a lot better. Still not great, but less like poop.

[Amy Turner 16]

It normal in the beginning, as the body struggles for the diet they are used to. It takes about a week and you are good