Hi,

I have been getting really bad headaches since I started my pre-op diet. Has this happened to anybody else? My surgery is set for August 25th, and my diet is Protein shake for both b-fast and lunch. Then a sensible dinner. Low carbs and fat.

At first I thought this was the reason for the headaches, but now I think I may be having caffeine withdrawls. I used to drink a lot of pop, and now I'm not drinking any. I stopped cold turkey. I don't really miss it, since I am drinking crystal light. But these headaches have got to go.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Pars

Hi pars. My money is on the caffiene withdrawl. Every time I give it up I have some stiff headaches for 2-3 days.

Hey there. I, too, had some headaches on the pre-op diet. I took tylenol and they went away. Eventually they stopped for me as I got used to the diet. But in your case, I would have to agree about the caffein headaches. If you stopped cold turkey, I would think the best thing to do is to discontinue drinking anything with caffein. You've already started withdrawl so you might as well break your habit! Good luck to you, hope your headaches disappear soon.

I got them alot during my pre op and now that i had my surgery a few days ago i have continued to get them. Its lack of food I think! Im going to start liquid vitamens tomorrow and see if it helps

I had terrible headaches when I stopped caffeine a while back (it lasted about a week). It was hell and 800 mg of Ibuprophen did not touch it. :wink:

Then 5 weeks ago I started the two Protein powder drinks (Breakfast and lunch) and a sensible meal with low carbs and fats for dinner to start getting ready for the lap band surgery I hope I will be having. I again had horrible headaches from carb withdrawal. It lasted about 5-6 days.

I have been on this for 5 weeks and have lost 15 pounds. Now I have no headaches, feel sharper, have little hunger, and am just waiting, and waiting and waiting for my surgeon to send in my paperwork for approval. :smile2:

I would bet you are having a double whammy of caffeine and carb withdrawal. Hang in there, once you are past it is better than before you started. Just don't go backward and have to do it all over again! :eek:

Hang in there and god luck!:biggrin:

Thanks guys for the replies.....

Froggie D,

I think you were right, I may have been suffering from 2 withdrawls. I gave up both the caffeine and carbs at the same time. When I gave up the pop, I actually gave up caffeine, and then by eating a more sensible meal, I gave up most of the carbs I was eating. I still have a minor headache, but the REALLY bad ones are gone.

Maybe I have turned the corner and on my way to a healthier lifestyle! I get banded on August 25th.

Pars

Hey Parshuter,

Good for you! You will get through it; it just takes time. I am with you!

Froggie D

Thanks Froggie!!

I appreciate that, its good to have support.

Its just a matter of time, and you will be finding out when you will be banded. Stay the road, in the long run, you will be better off, with the work you are doing now!!

Pars

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Hey Parshuter,

How are you feeling today? Are your headaches gone?

Froggie D

Froggie,

Thanks for asking! I am feeling a lot better. I get some small headaches, but for the most part they are gone. Boy am I happy too, they were pretty bad!

Now I'm just concentrating on my diet!

Pars

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I am gonna be banded on the 26th...I am there with ya on these headaches they suck big time...I am on a full liquid diet though and man it sucks not have anything solid...but hey we can do it...we are strong!!!!

Oh glad to hear the headaches are better now. I am sure it was the caffiene, carbs and sugars... that sucks, but atleast they are gone... good luck with getting banded. I haven't had it done yet but am planning this winter while the husband is home.

Hey Parshuter,

Glad you are past that. It really sucks and I found that pain killers don't help much - you just have to suffer through.

Keep moving forward on your eating plan. I have had a bad week and not done too well, but I am hoping to get back on target. I don't want to gain back what I lost.:confused:

You should be getting close to your surgery date. I am so jealous. I still have not heard from my insurance that they even received the stuff form my surgeon.

Good luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!