Hi, my name is Michelle and I'm on Day 2 of my Pre-Op diet. My requirements are two-three protein shakes a day and a healthy meal no more than 450 calories. I was able to consure 100 ounces of fluids to stay hydrated and did well for the most part. I had a terrible headache yesterday and felt very sluggish. Any suggestions on curbing the headaches and sluggishness? I started my walking/stair climbing program today. I have a desk job and set a timer on my phone to walk/climb stairs every 30 minutes. My surgery is scheduled for December 29th. My husband had his gastric sleeve surgery December 2013 and is down 125 pounds. I'm so looking foward to feeling better. Thanks for reading.

Hi,

Unfortunately, I"m sorry, but this is typical. Your body has possibly lost a lot of items in the diet that is causing the problem.

That's what I figured. Thank you.

I had the same symptoms until about day four of the liquid diet, then those symptoms subsided and they have yet to return! I believe for me it was from "withdrawal" off of all forms of caffeine and sugar. I used to be a two to three cup a day coffee drinker and I had weaned myself down to only one a day during my six months of nutrition training. It does get easier and you will feel betters in a few days. You may have some hunger pangs right up until surgery, but relish them because you're going to feel very full for a long time now!

Hi day four gets Easier . I'm on the same diet. I'm also on the 29th. I've find I'm super sensitive to coffee now... I quit a bit back and tested our new Kurig (ms) yesterday afternoon and didn't sleep at all last night ????.