Headaches

[carieann67 1]

Post-op day 11 Roux en Y for failed Nissen x2 and continued severe reflux. I am having no reflux and no issues with the actual procedure, but headaches I am having. I am making sure to follow the diet and taking in plenty of Water and Protein. Prior to surgery, I was a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic and I have fibromyalgia. I take gabapentin liquid (yuk), Lyrica and Cymbalta. They want everything sugar-free, but I am wondering if maybe I am not getting enough sugar or carbs. I have gone from 194 pounds to 182 pounds.

[toodlerue 432]

I too had headaches around this time frame. I added some electrolytes (sorta like Gatorade). Helped some. But some days the only way I made it through was with a Norco.

I also had a RNY for failed Nissen.

[carieann67 1]

Thanks! I am doing propel. I will probably give my doc a call if they don't subside soon.

[🅺🅸🅼🅼🅸🅴🅺 296]

Electrolytes are critical to get in. Hang-over headaches are caused by low electrolytes and dehydration...this is truly no different. I haven't had surgery yet, but I eat Keto (no sugar, very low carb) and have to stave off muscle cramps and headaches with electrolyte supplements. Powerade Zero and Propel are just not enough especially when your intake is limited. I recommend Hi-Lyte liquid and once you can take pills, they also make Hi-Lyte capsules. You can mix the liquid in anything you drink and you'll get in WAY more salts at one time than any off-the-shelf sports drink. Here's a link to the product, good luck! https://amzn.to/2CTOorR In the meantime, if you can stomach it, drink Pickle Juice

Edited January 30, 2019 by 🅺🅸🅼🅼🅸🅴🅺

[carieann67 1]

Thanks for the link!

[🅺🅸🅼🅼🅸🅴🅺 296]

Just now, carieann67 said:

Thanks for the link!

Sure thing! I hope you find some relief

[carieann67 1]

Another question. I think i ate something with too much sugar in it. I think i am experiencing dumping. Feeling horrible and also horrible amounts of gas. How long does it last? Does it stop??