feels like i'm poisoning myself

 i tried the search again, i must not know how to do it correctly or something, because i KNOW a lot of people had posted recently about this.

so, day one of my pre-op diet was yesterday.  a friend had given me some carnation instant breakfast, sugar-free, so i stocked up to make the full 2 weeks worth, just for easiness.  i did ok, had a cup more popcorn than was listed, but that was the 'only' slip-up.

i woke up in the middle of the night with a migraine and diarrhea.  this morning the head is still pounding, still have the potty issues with cramping and i feel like i cant manage the day.  ok, so i've heard that these symptoms go away after a few days on the diet, but what if this is because of the aspertame?  should i stick it out, or bring back the supplies and go shopping for something less poisonous?  cause it feels really wrong!  

i cant imagine feeling like this for 2 weeks!

I wouldnt rule it to be aspartame just yet. I had a headache for 3 days and diarrea for 2,, when I asked about it the Dr said it was my body ridding itself of toxins...Carbs,sugars,antthing it did not need. I MY OPINION (I am no dr) I would give it another day and then see what happens from there. hang in there your goal is SOOO near :)

 ok.  THANKS so much for replying so quickly, stacey.  i feel so alone right now.  i'm sipping a sobe 0 right now, scared to make another shake to add to my body.  i will do what it takes, NOT gonna blow it now!  but it will be a very long 2 weeks if i have to stay in bed and close to the potty room!

I had  heart palpitations and headaches from aspartame  so  it cam b VERY real for some people .  In my case it was from drinking crystal lite after surgery  and it was REALLY  scary . 

I wont go near aspartame except in tiny quantities like in something ready  made  to this day .  

  

 i'll keep notice of other potentially serious side effects.  thanks for the warning.  i did look up side effects of aspertame.  i'm not gonna touch the stuff after surgery.  dont know why i thought using it during this time was a good idea...

 Aww  Jenny ((((())))))  .  I don't remember  diarrhea ...  I DO remember  just being  restless  and irritable and  the worlds biggest  B  ...    

Are U sure the carnation has enough protein to keep U  satisfied ?   ( at least stomach wise if not  head -wise )  that makes things a LOT  easier  ... 

 i was wondering why this was first on my surgeons list??!  the protein seems really, really low to me.  but, on the other hand, i only had 5 out of the 6 they allotted.  i think it was more of the wanting to chew.  i am allowed 1 starch serving, 1 fruit serving and 1 veggie serving a day plus the 6 cib.  i took some of my strawberries allowed for the day and mixed them into a couple of the shakes, ate a few.  then i had the popcorn spread out a little.  and i had some yummy green beans.  i think i was pretty satisfied, hungerwise, until my head started yelling it wanted more food to chew.  thats when i broke and had another little handful of popcorn.  should have went to bed instead!

I start my pre op diet today. EEEK. So far I've only had water, I'm afraid to start because I get diarrhea just from one protein shake a day. My diet list sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast too. I told my surgeon it had to many carbs so id do protein shakes instead, he was happy with that. They wanted like 4 carnations a day with skim milk, then 1 meal of lean meat and green veggies or salad. At least I know one person going though this too.

I don't know about reactions to things since im lucky to never had allergic reactions to anything. Just make sure you are not in any danger.

Good luck. If you are on Facebook you can find me for support. Www.Facebook.com/aimeesummers3

 i've decided to stop the cib and go to soy which they ok for people with allergies.  i think this qualifies, cause i am in rough shape right now.

i sent out an sos call to my mother and she is gonna pick me up some supplies.  wish i had gone this route to begin with!

thanks for the facebook invite.  when i'm feeling better i'll take you up on it.

Maybe the diarrhea was caused by the CIB,  which made you dehydrated, which in turn caused the headache.   Just a thought.

Beverly