Day 4 of pre op diet...feeling so tired and headachey

MyTurn2012
on 4/4/15 10:38 am - Canada
VSG on 04/24/15

I am on 3 weeks of protein shakes and low sodium/no fat broth. Is there anything that can help with feeling lousy..or is it just the way it is?

Taking in 1000-1200 cal per day 133gr of protein ..taking multivitamin, Vit D and Calcium.  I've lost 8 lbs in 4 days..which is exciting.

ElizaM
on 4/4/15 10:47 am
VSG on 07/24/14

Why are you on low sodium? Sodium is important, and you really need it if you're on a low carb diet. A low carb diet is diuretic and you need to replace the fluids AND the electrolytes that get flushed out with them. Sometimes people call it "Atkins Flu." A cup of broth a day will make a big difference.

   

32F 5'8" High weight: 432 | Consult weight: 396 | Surgery weight: 335 | Current weight: 170

MyTurn2012
on 4/4/15 10:52 am - Canada
VSG on 04/24/15

I am taking one cup of broth a day..was worried about electrolytes and sodium...maybe I'll add a tiny bit of salt to it. Not sure how to add in electrolytes though?

ElizaM
on 4/5/15 11:34 pm
VSG on 07/24/14

Sodium is an electrolyte and it is the easiest and cheapest to add in. There is NO need for reduced sodium broth or just to add a "tiny bit" of salt. Just get garden variety bouillon and drink at least a cup a day. I drink it whenever I get a headache and it really does help.

   

32F 5'8" High weight: 432 | Consult weight: 396 | Surgery weight: 335 | Current weight: 170

Gwen M.
on 4/4/15 11:53 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I found that the first 3-4 days of my pre-op diet were sucky, but it got much better afterward.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Pearsonstudio
on 4/5/15 8:10 am - Canada

I have 3 more days left of 4 weeks of glucerna and boost and water only. If this was your first break from caffeine that might be giving you the headaches. Hang in

MyTurn2012
on 4/6/15 1:12 am - Canada
VSG on 04/24/15

I can't believe how amazing a cup of reg chicken broth tastes lol...sure made a difference in how I was feeling! 

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