post-op headache, anyone??

[belladolce 0]

Hello there!

I was just banded June 12th (4 days ago) and since then I have this terrible headache that will not go away. I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience. I figured with all the painkillers I've been taking the headache should be gone, but it's not.

Could it be from when they filled my stomach up with air? Or am I possibly dehydrated? Is this something I should call my doctor about?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

-Bella

[Tashcat 0]

Hi! I actually got banded on June 2. I also had a terrible headache and although I am not a big coffee drinker I decided to have a cup of coffee on my 2nd day post surgery, my headache disappeared! I couldn't believe it! If you don't think that is what it is , your blood pressure could also be a bit high from some of the stress.

[anavrin 0]

It could be a side effect of the anesthesia, or carb withdrawal. They actually used carbon dioxide to inflate your abdomen. Check your B/P. I also had a headache before and after surgery, but it was due to carb withdrawal, your blood glucose level also drops, and can cause a headache.

[newstart4me 0]

Good luck to you! I was banded on the 12th also. I had a killer headache afterwards. I assumed that it was the anestesia, but a nurse and my doc mentioned it could be caffeine withdrawal. I stopped for a cup of dunkin donuts on the way home and slowly the headache disappeared. Hope you are felling better.

[Telecia 1]

if your getting enough fliuds then its probably withdrawl or reaction from the sudden change in diet.

It could be withdraw from sugar/carbs/caffiene, it could be a side effect of the pain medicine also. The body can be fickle about sudden changes.

So many things it could be. If your really concerned call the doctor.

[aimlagana 0]

I had a nasty headache as well. Mine was from dehydration but I've heard that caffeine and anesthesia can also be the culprits. My doc told me that if I wasn't getting in at least 30 ounces of fluid/day, I was probably suffering from dehydration. I'd call the doc just to sure. Take Care!