killer headache while on preop diet !!!!

 I am on the modified pre-op diet. I am dong 2 protein shakes and 1 meal a day. I have had 8 oz of coffee down from approx 64oz a day. I started decreasing my coffee intake 2 weeks ago so I do not think it is from that. I have been super compliant with this plan and I am down 17 lbs. I have a headache that reminds me of when I had migraines after an auto accident. It is debilitating. I Has anyone had this problem ? Any suggestions......Thanks

 No but hope you feel better!

It's probably due to caffiene and/or carb withdrawls.  It should pass after several days.  But, if it doesn't or if it's simply too painful, see a doc!

how long have you been on it? If it is not the caffeine withdrawal, then it sure could be from carb withdrawal.....are you getting enough water in? should be shooting for 64 ounces a day with at least half of that being plain water...at least that is what my surgeon and NUT require.

alternate warm and cold compresses on your head/forehead...always helps me. Also, what always helps me is essential oils:

Directions: Combine the your chosen carrier oil (such as almond, olive, or grapeseed oil) and essential oils into the bottle, and gently roll the bottle between your hands to mix the essential oils into the carrier oil.

To Use: Drop 1-4 drops onto your fingers and massage onto your forehead, back of your neck and/or temples. Avoid getting the oils near your eyes.

Suggested Essential Oils and Blends for Use in the Recipe:

• Blend #1: 8 Drops Lavender Oil, 4 Drops Roman Chamomile, 1 oz. Carrier Oil
• Blend #2: 4 Drops Spearmint Essential Oil, 4 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil, 1 oz. Carrier Oil
• Blend #3: 4 Drops Helichrysum Essential Oil, 8 Drops Roman Chamomile, 1 oz. Carrier Oil
• Blend #4: 4 Drops Spearmint Essential Oil, 8 Drops Lavender Essential Oil, 1 oz. Carrier Oil
   

Headaches can feel powerfully strong. It might feel that you need to use a lot of essential oil to remedy your painful headache. With essential oils, using less is safer and can often be more effective than using more. Even for headaches, remember to always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil before applying them to your skin or scalp.

Hope you feel better soon!

Sounds like caffeine withdrawals to me! I had the same issue when I stopped drinking coffee every day pre-op.  Tylenol helps, as does time....

 Carb withdrawals!  Going through it here too!

I drank 3 coffees a day and went to 1 on my pre-opt diet and got really bad headaches, when I increased up to 2 coffees that helped me a lot. 

 I had the headaches very bad as well! I would get a small Diet coke each day to help. Since surgery of course I have not had any (and don't plan to), but I have not had one of those headaches since before surgery! 

OMG yes!!  Those headaches sucked!  But they will pass after a few days.  It's just detox from caffeine and sugar/carbs.  The good news is that once you have surgery, they will be a distant memory. A very bad memory, LOL.

Laura

sounds like the caffiene still to me, I had nasty arse headaches went from drinking heaps of coke to none prior my pre-op diet, glad I did as it was  hell. had mine for about 2 weeks