Hi, everyone

I just started my 2 week optifast on Friday, and I am getting banded on Nov.28/08. in Mississauga,ON. with Dr. Couburn.

I have tryed many different weight lose programs over the years, and I just suffer from the hunger. I am 38 yrs. old and I did not become overweight untill about age 18. It started off as just a little weight and I started gaining about 20 a year untill now, 20 years later weighing 229 lbs. I am only 5ft, 2" and my BMI is 42! so this is considered morbidly obese!

These past couple of days on the optifast have been horrible! I have had a constant headache that is worse then the hunger. I actually made myself a huge salad last night in hopes of taking the headache away. I think I need some serious protein though! I have also taken 2 advil this morning which your not supposed to do, but I had too.

Anyone have the same headaches? any idea's?:thumbup:

Hi there. First off, welcome to LBT. Actually, I remember the almost migraine-like headaches when I first went on my pre-op diet as well. I am sorry to say, I didn't find much that helped, but after about day four, I think my system adjusted because the headaches went away. I hope yours do as well.