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!!

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?!! [emoji6] Thank you for your help!!

It's completely normal. It's your body adjusting to withdrawing from carbs (and caffeine, if you were into that). I felt exactly the same way. You should be okay in a couple more days. The headaches were awful but the lightheaded feeling was scary. Several times I was worried about passing out at work, even when sitting down. I made my mom stay on the phone with me one night on my way home from work out of fear I was gonna pass out behind the wheel (she offered to come get me but I'm stubborn and insisted on driving).

And I'm just now seeing your date was the 19th lol. Suffice it to say you made it. [emoji4]

On 3/8/2013 at 1:35 PM, WeightStruggle said:

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

I am down 16 lbs in eight days of pre-op diet. Got 7 more days to go. Just had a Premiere Vanilla shake with sugar free Mangos and Pineapples. Wasn't bad. By the way my surgery is April 3. A week and a day away. Not sure if I'm doing this posting thing correctly, but I want everyone to know I wish you all success. My starting weight before the pre-op diet was 260 lbs, now I am 244, and may be less when it comes time for surgery. Excited and a little nervous, but need this surgery so I can get both of my knees replaced......probably end of next year, if I can't before.