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WeightStruggle    106

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I'm 4 days into my pre op diet (600-800 calories per day) and I've had a headache for 3 days and have been feeling lightheaded for 2 days. Is this normal? I'm making sure to drink plenty of Water so I don't get dehydrated but I feel like I'm about to pass out sometimes. Maybe I'm just hungry and want a nice juicy burger! Just kidding...or am I?!! ;) Thank you for your help!!

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Quickly    45

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I remembet day 3-4 being the hardest! It gets easier... you may be going through caffeine withdrawal. Keep strong it will be worth it!! It goes by fast. Its to shrink your liver so, you HAVE to stick too it!! Get some sugar free popcicles. Try some beef broth from a can, much better than bollioun cubes. Thats what perked myself up. I was on that 2 week preop diet, then post op for an additional 5 weeks before I could chew food again! I did it, so can you!! I AM 7 WEEKS POST AND DOWN 47LBS :)

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Bree    65

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I'm 4 days in too. It is totally normal from all I've heard and read. Your body is trying to deal with the shock of not having instant fuel (sugars, carbs, excess fats) and that adjustment can cause headache, nausea, weakness, dizziness, irritability and body aches. I've been getting dizzy and shaking/weak now that I am 4 days in and i can barely get up the stairs to my house.

Keep at it!! If you did 4 you can totally do another 4!

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biggie_smalls    10

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I received my diet plan yesterday but haven't begun it yet. My surgery date is 4/22 so I plan on starting it somewhere between 3/25 and 4/8. I talked to the dietician yesterday and ahe said if I do get headaches it's probably low blood sugar and to have a very light snack (like string cheese and crackers) if necessary. When is your big day? Congrats!

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sugarmoma    11

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This is also my 4th day on liquids and yes I am about crazy and yesterday I had a headache out of this world I thought I would reach out and touch someone but im still here and u to will make it by tomorrow we should b good r u drinking anyof the Meal Replacements drinks i am allowed two aday slimfast 321 or easy edge advantage and that helps some i am schedule for the 19th when is your date?

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JudyFL    7

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I found that chicken broth was satisfying and somewhat filling. It also had sodium that you might be otherwise lacking and causing the light-headedness.

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WeightStruggle    106

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I'll try the broth tonight. Congratulations on 47lbs down! Can't wait to hit that mark or any mark for that matter!!

I remembet day 3-4 being the hardest! It gets easier... you may be going through caffeine withdrawal. Keep strong it will be worth it!! It goes by fast. Its to shrink your liver so' date=' you HAVE to stick too it!! Get some sugar free popcicles. Try some beef broth from a can, much better than bollioun cubes. Thats what perked myself up. I was on that 2 week preop diet, then post op for an additional 5 weeks before I could chew food again! I did it, so can you!! I AM 7 WEEKS POST AND DOWN 47LBS :)[/quote']

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WeightStruggle    106

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Thanks for the encouragement!! I'm going to hang in there but it's tough!! One day at a time.

I'm 4 days in too. It is totally normal from all I've heard and read. Your body is trying to deal with the shock of not having instant fuel (sugars' date=' carbs, excess fats) and that adjustment can cause headache, nausea, weakness, dizziness, irritability and body aches. I've been getting dizzy and shaking/weak now that I am 4 days in and i can barely get up the stairs to my house.

Keep at it!! If you did 4 you can totally do another 4![/quote']

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WeightStruggle    106

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Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! My big day is 3/19. I'm anxious and nervous!! I'm going to try the string cheese. Hope that works!! Thanks!!

I received my diet plan yesterday but haven't begun it yet. My surgery date is 4/22 so I plan on starting it somewhere between 3/25 and 4/8. I talked to the dietician yesterday and ahe said if I do get headaches it's probably low blood sugar and to have a very light snack (like string cheese and crackers) if necessary. When is your big day? Congrats!

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WeightStruggle    106

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My date is the 19th too!! Didn't know I could have a slim fast. I'll give that a try too. Thanks again for the advice.

This is also my 4th day on liquids and yes I am about crazy and yesterday I had a headache out of this world I thought I would reach out and touch someone but im still here and u to will make it by tomorrow we should b good r u drinking anyof the Meal Replacements drinks i am allowed two aday slimfast 321 or easy edge advantage and that helps some i am schedule for the 19th when is your date?

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Hello!!!

I am also scheduled for the 19th, and currently on the 4th day of my liquid diet. I was allowed to eat sugar free Jello, and that helps with the headaches.

Good luck to you all...

Wahooo, march 19, here we come!!!!

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AlbanyDan    32

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I'm 4 days into my pre op diet (600-800 calories per day) and I've had a headache for 3 days and have been feeling lightheaded for 2 days. Is this normal? I'm making sure to drink plenty of Water so I don't get dehydrated but I feel like I'm about to pass out sometimes. Maybe I'm just hungry and want a nice juicy burger! Just kidding...or am I?!! ;) Thank you for your help!!

My surgery was December 7, 2012. I am still going through my post open appointments and haven't seen the surgeon post surgery yet. I didn't do the shakes pre surgery. I would say have another Protein shake before solid food. Your trying to get to the point where the body starts burning the fat for energy. Try a short walk after a meal. The light headedness may be from giving up coffee, sugared soda if it continues you need to tell your doctor.

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WeightStruggle    106

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Hello!!!

I am also scheduled for the 19th' date=' and currently on the 4th day of my liquid diet. I was allowed to eat sugar free Jello, and that helps with the headaches.

Good luck to you all...

Wahooo, march 19, here we come!!!!

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I'm so glad so many of us are on March 19! I will know I'm not alone!! I HATE Jello but I'm desperate so I'll give it a try!! Thank you and best of luck to you too!

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WeightStruggle    106

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Day 2 of pre op diet. Protein shake for breakfat and lunch then high small Protein dinner. Surgery day also March 19th.....we got this!

That's what I've been doing. I finally found a Protein Shake I like (chocolate of course)!! Good luck in your surgery!! March 19th!! Here we come!

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