I have a headache!!

[::tracy:: 0]

Hi,

I have just started my preop Optifast.

The optifast doesn't taste too bad but I have had a headache since I started!! It has only been two days, but it has been a L O N G two days.

I do hope it goes away soon! Someone assure me it will ... pleeeease!

tracy

[Beka 0]

It does go away - its like your body going through withdrawls. How long are you on it for?

[travelgirl 3]

Your body is going through sugar/carb withdrawl. It will go away, usually around the 3rd day or so. Hang in there, you're almost through it!

[::tracy:: 0]

I have had the headache for two days - i know it will pass but man - it is a shocker!!

Thanks

[Sue Magoo 71]

Tracy:

Did you give up caffeine too? I know that I get a wicked headache if I don't have caffeine every morning.

Good luck with your pre-op diet and surgery.

Sue

[aubrie 6]

I have TOTALLY avoided all artificial sugar products for years. It's all poison as far as I'm concerned. I started with the headaches the minute I started putting that crap in my body. I'm not sure what to do at this point. I also can't stand the lingering aftertaste. Everything tastes horrible except the sugar free popsicles. then it's just becasue my tongue is numb. Is anyone else having this problem? I tried stivia and found it to be bitter. I can't wait until I can eat normal food so I have more food choices. this is miserable.

[travelgirl 3]

Tracy, are you over your headache yet???

[::tracy:: 0]

Tracy, are you over your headache yet???

It has improved today, still not gone but better.

Thanks

[travelgirl 3]

I'm glad. By tomorrow you should be golden. Hang in there, when is your surgery date?

[Lumpy 18]

hi,

i am on the 3rd day of my pre opt liver shrinking diet. i got a bad, really bad headache on day one and it finally went away last night. so it lasted almost 2 days. You are doing a good job on the diet becuase you are not taking in the sugars you normally take in. that is why you have a headache. good job. just relax in a dark, quiet room as much as you can. it will be over soon.

[::tracy:: 0]

The 11th - not long to go. i am really quite excited!

thanks for the support everyone - it has been great!

[lovekatz1975 1]

I went through the same thing....lethargy, headaches, shakiness....it gets better after a few days.

[coolcrystal 1]

Yikes this is scaring me.. I wonder if everybody goes through those headaches.

Well, in the long run, a few headaches is nothing right? LOL. You are getting something put inside of you and making a HUGE life changing decision.

[lovekatz1975 1]

Despite how I felt doing my pre-op diet, I would do the whole thing over a million times if I had to. I am so happy with my decision to get the lap band.

[antsmith101 0]

I been on ProOp diet for 6days and my bad headache disappeared around day 3. Just stick with it and you will make it. Good Luck