Headaches

[Long2BFree 12]

I'm 5 1/2 weeks post op and starting having headaches about 5 days ago which is unusual for me. I was thinking I was dehydrated but I'm getting enough Fluid in. Has anyone else experienced headaches post op that didn't normally get them? It's probably nothing but just I'd ask.

[*slim* 2]

Hi. first congrats on your surgery! I am not banded, but I have read several threads about headaches. I don't know if they go away, but it seems to be a common complaint. I wonder if it has anything to do with withdrawal symptons from maybe carbs? I am not completely sure, but it does appear to be common post op.

[weightsmasher 0]

How much pain medication were you taking. It might be that you are not taking as much so your body is reacting to it.

[Long2BFree 12]

I haven't taken pain meds since the first week of surgery so I don't think it's because I'm not taking them anymore.

I stopped eating a lot of carbs and sugar in March when I went on the pre-op diet and haven't had caffeine since then so I don't think it's related. Maybe it's just a something unrelated to the band altogether.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

When's the last time you had your eyes checked? Where on your head is the headache?

[Long2BFree 12]

When's the last time you had your eyes checked? Where on your head is the headache?

I had my eyes checked 3 months ago. The headache is pretty much all over. I took Tylenol a few hours ago and it's still there.

[crzytchr 3]

I'm 5 1/2 weeks post op and starting having headaches about 5 days ago which is unusual for me. I was thinking I was dehydrated but I'm getting enough Fluid in. Has anyone else experienced headaches post op that didn't normally get them? It's probably nothing but just I'd ask.

I started with headaches Friday. I was outside with my students doing an activity. I can't drink a lot of Water at once, so I don't think I got enough in me to counter the heat. I do feel my headache started from slight dehydration. I don't know how I am going to up my Water intake, but I have got to try. I still have the headache now. Geez. Are you consuming enough water? If so, how do you get it all in?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Long2Bfree ... if it's all over, then it isn't sinus, or just stress. If you are hydrated (and you know you are) then I'm at a loss. I'd keep an "eye" on it and check with my doc if they didn't improve, especially since you know your BP etc are all ok!

[Lshelley21 0]

i get migrain headaches...especially at TOM, the only thing that gets rid of them is excedrine migrain, can i take that med?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

lshelley you need to ask your doc.....

[Lshelley21 0]

ok...i will add that to the list! it is funny...i went in there with no questions the past 4 visits...the next visit he is going to be overloaded!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I know it seems odd to ask him but different surgeons have different rules and it makes sense. They are all human and have their own way of doing the surgery and their patients are bound to heal diffently! So good luck I hope he tells you it's ok!