Question:
I am 8 days post-op & have gotten migraines the past 4 nights/mornings. Any reason?

Is this to be expected? Anybody else experience this? Could it be tied to protein deficiency (I'm trying to do 4, 4-oz. servings of protein shakes a day)? Dehydration (I'm downing at least 48 oz. of water a day?    — ageorg (posted on January 28, 2006)

January 28, 2006
Are you still on pain meds? I have to take Demoral, because I am allergic to most pain meds, but the Demoral makes me feel like the top of my head is coming off. You should call your surgeon and make sure it is not dehydration.
   — cindy

January 28, 2006
It could be dehydration. Did you used to drink a lot of caffeine prior to your WLS? Could it be that? I know when I have up caffeine a month or so before my WLS I had some serious headaches but they eventually stopped. If they don't stop, call your surgeon. You shouldn't have to suffer with that kind of pain. Good luck. CONGRATS for being on the 'losing side' : ) Hope you feel better. Smiles, Jenna
   — jstatkus

January 28, 2006
I had alot of headaces for the first three months or so. I think it's common. Don't know why though.
   — Danmark

January 28, 2006
I have headaches in the center of my forehead almost every night/early mornings. My first thought is dehydration. Once I get up and start drinking water or pretty much any type of fluid, it seems to help. It also could be caffiene withdrawal if you drank a lot of it prior to surgery. When in doubt, talk to your doctor.
   — Beth C.

January 28, 2006
Audrey, I f you are not tryint to eat some kind of food should be pureed or very soft foods the shakes are not enough protein for just being out of sugury. you need to eat some kind of food along with those shakes. The headaches could also be from the anathesia they used on you in surgery still working out of your system. if they do not subside be sure to call you DOC, this is not something that is normal by any means. Marilyn
   — Marilyn C.

January 28, 2006
There are probably a few reasons for the headaches, such as clearing anesthesia out of your body, which can take days or weeks, side effects of pain medications, change in fluid balances, and changes in electrolyte balances. Be patient and things will work through. Follow what your doctor has told you to do regarding fluids and protein, and let yourself rest. Your body just had a major shock to its system and needs to figure out what to do. Shelly
   — scharlier

January 29, 2006
No one mentioned caffeine withdrawal. If a person that is a big consumer of caffeine goes cold turkey it will cause headaches that may be real bad. As far as protein deficiency, that takes a long time for your body to react to that. It could also be the pain meds that you are on or any other meds.
   — ChristineB

January 30, 2006
I only know that Demerol and Morphine both, brought on the most horrendous migraines I have ever experienced. In fact, I would have preferred to have no medication for the surgery rather than suffer these headaches. Not sure if this is your problem....but it was sure a problem for me. I suppose you might say, I'm allergic to these two meds...unfortunately. Regards~
   — Statuesque