Question:
Is there ever a day that you DO NOT get all your protein in? How do you feel....

How do you feel the next day? I'm 7 months post op, 95% of the time I get all my protein in. But there is an occasional day that I do not. The next day, I have a dull lingering headache. Is that way, because I did not get all my protein in the day before?    — Annie H. (posted on June 16, 2002)

June 16, 2002
It is my understanding that most, or at least many, headaches are caused by dehydration. Try drinking a glass of water and see if the headache goes away. It worked for a friend of mine (non-WLS person), so let us know if it works for you.
   — Leslie F.

June 16, 2002
There has been a few days that I've not gotten all my protien in. I feel fine the next day.
   — Sarah K.

June 16, 2002
I am only 4 weeks out and there isnt a day that I HAVE gotten in all my protein. I havent had any headaches but sure wish I could do better at the protein!
   — Sassy M.

June 16, 2002
I am 2 months post op and I thought that I was getting all my protien in(50-60 grams a day) but I was tired all the time wit a headache, just thought it was a byproduct of the surgery, then my feet and ankles started swelling for no reason like balloons(they looked deformed). Well, I went to my surgeon who said I wasn't getting in enough protien at all for me(I am tall and big boned,,,need 90gr protien a day). When I increased my protien, my swelling went away and I just lost another 6 lbs and I have even more energy.
   — stacey1273