I'm pre op. Whenever I don't eat much or skip a meal I get a serious headache that usually doesn't go away until I eat, take some meds, AND take a nap.

Will this continue post op? I'm not sure if this happens because my brain is hungry or because my stomach is hungry.

Post op there will be a period of time (each surgeon is different) where you will HAVE to go without food in order for your band to heal into place. If you think its "head hunger" (ie psychological) then you need to find a way to deal with it. Because IF you eat against your surgeon's rules post op you risk tearing the band loose, slippage, and/or erosion down the line. So if you physically can't go without food then tell your surgeon; the band is probably not for you.

I know I'll have to go through a phase of liquids then mushies. I'm not worried about that, and if it came down to it I'd just deal with having a headache for a month. "the band isn't for you" isn't a thought that would occur to me over this issue. I'm just wondering if anyone else used to have headaches from under eating and doesn't have them post band.

Post op there will be a period of time (each surgeon is different) where you will HAVE to go without food in order for your band to heal into place. If you think its "head hunger" (ie psychological) then you need to find a way to deal with it. Because IF you eat against your surgeon's rules post op you risk tearing the band loose, slippage, and/or erosion down the line. So if you physically can't go without food then tell your surgeon; the band is probably not for you.

I have pcos and this happens to me u should maybe check that out ....I eat a scoop of peanut butter or a protein shake it will help u out

I have PCOS too. Are the two things related?

I have pcos and this happens to me u should maybe check that out ....I eat a scoop of peanut butter or a protein shake it will help u out

I wasn't hungry at all the first week on clear liquids even though I was getting very little down, but on the last day of that week I started to feel the headache/weak/shaky feeling of body hunger. Once I was on full liquids it stopped and I haven't had any more trouble. I'm surprised that I don't have trouble with this because I got the hunger headaches quite frequently before. I think it's related to what your body is used to taking in and now that I'm used to the lower intake, I've adjusted. If you spread your calories out over the day and don't go for long periods without taking anything in it should be fine.

Yes I think its related to the insulin resistance...just try to have a few sips of protein everyfew hrs to keep it away...I had the same headache nausea feeling

I am thinking of DETOX from the ugly stuff. been there, not fun.

Kaytiebugs I'm glad that whyever you have them, they won't stop you from getting the band! And hopefully they'll go away or someone can help you. Worst case, can you just take off of work/obligations and "be good to yourself" for that 1-2 week all liquid phase? Good luck! :cool2: