Medifast Pro-Op Diet & Headaches

[Katiegrrl 0]

Hi Everyone -

I am getting banded next Thursday, August 28th and I just started my pro-opt Medifast/300 calorie diet. I notised I'm getting headches and I'm cranky. It can't possibily because I'm not getting enough protien; I'm following what I need to do exactly. Is this just the initical shock of not eating like I'm used to? Did this happen to anyone else and will I feel less cranky as I'm more days into it?

Can anyone tell me what it's been like for them?

Katiegrrl

[weightsmasher 0]

The first three days for me were horrible. I stopped drinking Diet Pepsi and started eating healthy. What you are feeling are withdrawls from all the carbs, calories, and all the other junk we use to eat. I was a mess, I felt nauseated, sick and the headache. I even took a Vicodin and it did nothing for me. Finally, I took excedrin for the headache and that did the job, it contains caffeine so it helped. Stick with it after a few days you will start feeling better.

[NJSoldierwife 0]

I had horrendous headaches the first week. AND I was the biggest b--ch ever, because i was going through carb withdrawals. it will get better, just stick it out.

good luck!

[Katiegrrl 0]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I thought I was going crazy & thinking, man, I am such a wussy. But I was thinking along the same lines; I'm mostly likely detoxing from my nemesis, sugar. Ironically, I'm not all that hungry just headachy & bitchy. Thanks for the support. This is my 1st post and its great being able to ask & shout out for help on the spot. Thanks again. K

[Maribelle 0]

Sugar and carbs give us a serotonin rush, and that makes us feel good. When we cut them out, our serotonin levels crash, especially if we use them a lot for a boost. I always get headaches and feel super depressed when I cut them out. I hope you feel better soon!

[hokeepokee 0]

Hi Katie,

Sorry to hear about your headaches. I am currently doing the medifast as well, certainly not my idea of a good time. I have had a couple of headaches for which I take... 2 excedrin and 1 advil sinus... it works like a charm. This regimen has also worked for me in the past for Migraines. I highly recommend it to anyone that is having headache problems. You can actually take 2 advil sinus if needed, instead of just 1.

I wish you well.

Anna

[health4life 0]

OMG, I was horrible the first 3-5 days. For the first time since Tuesday of this week, I feel good. I was a "B" yesterday and my husband was just so patient, bless his heart. It's sugar and real food withdrawls. This medifast is CRAP!!! I guess I shouldn't complain since I've lost 9 lbs. My headaches finally subsided this morning when I woke up. I am now doing a 3 day So Easy mucoid plaque cleanse and giving medifast a break for the next 3 days. Good luck with your surgery.

Hi Everyone -

I am getting banded next Thursday, August 28th and I just started my pro-opt Medifast/300 calorie diet. I notised I'm getting headches and I'm cranky. It can't possibily because I'm not getting enough protien; I'm following what I need to do exactly. Is this just the initical shock of not eating like I'm used to? Did this happen to anyone else and will I feel less cranky as I'm more days into it?

Can anyone tell me what it's been like for them?

Katiegrrl

[health4life 0]

When is your surgery and how long have you been doing medifast?

Hi Katie,

Sorry to hear about your headaches. I am currently doing the medifast as well, certainly not my idea of a good time. I have had a couple of headaches for which I take... 2 excedrin and 1 advil sinus... it works like a charm. This regimen has also worked for me in the past for Migraines. I highly recommend it to anyone that is having headache problems. You can actually take 2 advil sinus if needed, instead of just 1.

I wish you well.

Anna

[health4life 0]

I'm being banded by Dr. Curry on 8/2. :smile:Best wishes to you.

Sugar and carbs give us a serotonin rush, and that makes us feel good. When we cut them out, our serotonin levels crash, especially if we use them a lot for a boost. I always get headaches and feel super depressed when I cut them out. I hope you feel better soon!