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I have been experiencing a real bad case of just feeling like crap in the mornings. I have no energy at all, I have to force myself to go to physical therapy for my knee. I just don't feel good and I am hoping this is normal.

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are you pre-op or post-op? If post-op, how far out are you?

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I am pre op, 4 days into a 14 day liquid diet.

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I think that’s pretty normal. I felt kinda bad for the first three days or so, then I started perking up. I had headaches in the beginning but I had already given up caffeine, so I’m not sure about the source of the headaches.

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I remember having really bad headaches the first few days. It's the carb withdrawal. It often gets a lot better about four days in.

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Yes, I had what is called the Keto Flu. Electrolytes help to curb this. I drank the broth of Progresso Soup (strained out the rest) and that helped significantly. Good luck and this will get better shortly.

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Yup, you are detoxing from all the crap you have been eating, and your body is shifting into ketosis.

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I only had to do 7 days, by the 5-7 days everything made me nauseous. I drank Water and Gatorade. It will all be worth it.

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Thanks to all who replied, kind of sets my mind at ease. I know to keep my eye on the prize and this will all be worth it.

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I am on day 3 and feel like absolute crap. The Protein Shakes taste awful to me (way too sweet) so I am hungry but also don't really have an appetite at the same time. Sticking mostly to gatorade, Water, and luckily I can have one Protein Bar a day that is saving me right now. Keep reminding myself that this is the hardest part and will be worth it.

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