pre-op liquids=HEADACHE!

goingforit1
on 1/29/12 11:33 pm
VSG on 02/04/12 with
I am starting day 3 of liquid diet.  I think I read that one might have a headache due to the change in calories or was it due to the change in carb intake? 

I'm not sure.....but I'm getting just enough protein, plenty of fluids, and am staying away from the kitchen and the family eating so that I don't feel deprived or get tempted. 

Will my usual excedrin migraine work on a headache caused by a change in diet?  I took it but haven't noticed it helping yet.  Will this headache go away soon or will I have it for quite a while?

Any thoughts appreciated.  As for now, I'm putting cool packs all over my head to ease the pain.
Ms. Poker Face
on 1/30/12 12:20 am
The first three days were the hardest for me on the preop diet.  I was detoxing from carbs and caffiene.  It sucked!  It got better for me around day 4.  Not sure if the excedrin will hel*****t.  Probably worth a try if you are suffering.

 

5'5"    Goal reached, but fighting regain.  Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246    Goal Weight 160    Current Weight 183

Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L

 

BROOKE H.
on 1/30/12 3:51 am - WI
Silly is right, just your body detoxing...
I couldnt find anything that helped, just try to keep pounding the water!

Surgery Date: January 16, 2012
Highest weight: 367 Surgery weight: 360  Current weight:248
Total lost = 119

 

mommy794
on 1/30/12 6:55 am
I'm only on my 1st day and I have a headache already ! :( and I have to work 3 12 hour shifts in a row then I will be off for 4 days prior to my surgery on the 6th!
I have been drinking alot of water today, one chocolate shake and 1 bowl of chicken broth with unflavored powder protein, and about 50-60 oz of water so far.
A H.
on 1/30/12 8:17 am
Revision on 02/09/12
It gets better. Hang in there. It actually gets easier and easier to not even want food (at least for me). I am on day 4 of my second liquid diet this month (did 10 days and then a break and now doing it until 2/9 my surgery date).

It is probably from detoxing and getting off caffeine and sugar. I don't get migraines so I'm not sure what to tell you, I'm sorry! :( Just wanted to let you know that I'm there with ya. It will be worth it.


Band (09/07) removed, revised to sleeve 2/9/12.
    

katier825
on 1/30/12 9:11 am
I get headaches without caffeine.

FYI - Excedrin has caffeine in it. If you are trying to get off caffeine, you might want to try a different pain reliever.
comeundone
on 1/30/12 9:26 am - OH
 not all Excedrines have caffeine it depends on which one you take. Excedrin migraine,tension headache does have it but back and body does not
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katier825
on 1/30/12 9:32 am
On January 30, 2012 at 5:26 PM Pacific Time, comeundone wrote:
 not all Excedrines have caffeine it depends on which one you take. Excedrin migraine,tension headache does have it but back and body does not
My apologies!  Thanks for pointing that out.  I've never picked up one that didn't have caffeine. :)
goingforit1
on 1/31/12 5:48 am
VSG on 02/04/12 with
Thanks to everyone for the replies and suggestions!

The headache finally broke last night and I feel MUCH bettertoday, day FOUR of seven.  I'm still feeling hungry but I'm choking down the protein and even felt up to the gym to walk 3 miles today.  Hopefully these next few days fly by!!! 
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