Terrible headaches during pre-op diet, HELP!

[hfalola 0]

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquids only diet and I am having terrible headaches. They are lasting most of the day, starting around 9am and only getting better when I go to sleep. Any suggestions on what might be causing this and what I can do to help besides taking tylenol?

Thanks!

[health4life 0]

I'm experiencing the same thing on my pre op diet of Medifast. I feel like crap today. Probably no more than withdrawl from sugar and/or caffeine. You should get over it rather soon. Medicine may not help, but I take 1 low dose asprin and 3 ibuprofins. Seems to help. Your surgery is just before mine. I'm Sept. 2. Well wishes.

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquids only diet and I am having terrible headaches. They are lasting most of the day, starting around 9am and only getting better when I go to sleep. Any suggestions on what might be causing this and what I can do to help besides taking tylenol?

Thanks!

[jazma 16]

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquids only diet and I am having terrible headaches. They are lasting most of the day, starting around 9am and only getting better when I go to sleep. Any suggestions on what might be causing this and what I can do to help besides taking tylenol?

Thanks!

I had the same headache I think its from the lack of carbs and sugar. My body had ample carbs and sugars each day and them I stopped. Trust me it will pass hang in there and do your best to not let it bother you.

Best of luck to you...

[Lanakila 1]

Health4Life, you might want to switch to Tylenol now instead of later. Once you are banded NSAIDS are a no-no.

[health4life 0]

NSAIDS??? Please explain. Is this the aspirin or ibuprofen? Tylenol does nothing for me except of course the one with codeine. I don't mean to sound like I don't know anything but I'm not familiar with that acronym. Thanks.

Health4Life, you might want to switch to Tylenol now instead of later. Once you are banded NSAIDS are a no-no.

[Andrea20405 0]

"I take 1 low dose asprin and 3 ibuprofins"

Asprins and Ibupro. are blood thinners and you cannot have taken them within 2 weeks* of your surgery. It will cause excess bleeding. Please call your surgeon's office and have everything you are currently taking, even over the counter medications and Vitamins cleared. I know my Doctor was especially concerned with Asprin and Vitamin E supplements, they were a big no-no.

*Some are 2 weeks prior, some are 1 week, some are more. If your surgery is within a month from now, ask your surgeon before you take it.

As for the headaches, they will pass, I got them everytime I started the Atkins diet (back when I was dieting) and its your body adjusting. Especially if you use to have a lot of caffeine before and have cut it out completely all of a sudden. Up your Water intake. Drinking more Water will help with the headaches. Hang in there!

Edited August 20, 2008 by Andrea20405

[health4life 0]

WOW, thanks. Fortunately, I haven't taken that dosage since Saturday. My surgery is in 2 weeks. I will refrain from taking anything.

"I take 1 low dose asprin and 3 ibuprofins"

Asprins and Ibupro. are blood thinners and you cannot have taken them within 2 weeks* of your surgery. It will cause excess bleeding. Please call your surgeon's office and have everything you are currently taking, even over the counter medications and Vitamins cleared. I know my Doctor was especially concerned with Vitamin E supplements, they were a no-no.

*Some are 2 weeks prior, some are 1 week, some are more. If your surgery is within a month from now, ask your surgeon before you take it.