When you are on the preop plan when did you hit ketosis and how did you know?

Hey wozzicat! Are you taking the slim time shakes? I was just banded on thursday by Dr.C.

I'm pretty sure I went into ketosis. How long are you on preop diet for?

Awesome you found me. Yes I am with dr c and taking slimtime. Please tell me your experience.

Hey wozzicat! Are you taking the slim time shakes? I was just banded on thursday by Dr.C.

I'm pretty sure I went into ketosis. How long are you on preop diet for?

Sorry I am on it for two weeks. Forgot to mention that.

I found this link.. http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/high-protein-low-carbohydrate-diets?page=3

I still don't know if it's good or bad from what I've read in these posts

Well first of all I never thought I would survive the 3 week pre op diet....but I am living proof that you can do it!!

It wasn't that bad. I don't want to see a celery stick for a very long time!

I was banded 3days ago and seem to be doing ok. I mean my stomach is tender and it pulls when I stand up, and I have the gas pain that everyone talks about.

Dr.c and his staff were great I was in and out in about 4 hours or so.

When is your banding day?

Keep me posted ...and of course if you have questions just ask away!

Heather

Well first of all I never thought I would survive the 3 week pre op diet....but I am living proof that you can do it!!

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I was banded 3days ago and seem to be doing ok. I mean my stomach is tender and it pulls when I stand up' date=' and I have the gas pain that everyone talks about.

Dr.c and his staff were great I was in and out in about 4 hours or so.

When is your banding day?

Keep me posted ...and of course if you have questions just ask away!

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Hi Heather

I go in February 8th. Can't wait to get it done and over with. Did they tell you when you get your first fill? Did you lose weight on the preop diet?

Thanks

Jen

I am suppose t keep in touch with them. Likely go for a fill 5th or 6th week. I lost almost 25lbs in my 3weeks! The say now not to weigh myself for a few weeks. I felt the same I just wanted it over.....now all I want is to move around freely and get on solid food!

Your two weeks will fly...especially once you are past the first few days. For me day 3 was the worst but then it got easier!

Good luck!!

Is that why my breath has been so god awful on this preop diet from hell?

Atkin's diets are a ketosis form of diet. No starches, very little carbs (20 or less per day) and lots of meat. You try and eat meat every meal. Your body goes after fatty deposits for fuel after it can't find carb or simple sugars. Simple sugars are easy to find and usually funds the body as a quick fuel source, then the fat in our bodies.

On Atkin's I lost 20 pounds per month and 65 pounds in 3 months. But once you stop or start eating more carbs, Ketosis dimishes quickly and starts burning the carbs and sugars it finds. Then you start to see no loss in weight and possibly gain weight. I did Atkin's several times in my life, you have to maintain lots of meat eating in all 3 meals for Atkins to work effectively. I was on it for a 18 month stretch and kept close to 70 pounds off during that timeframe.

Best wishes

Get the nutrition facts from the Atkins brand protein shake. See if the vitamins etc are comparable to what the dr recommend. Some drs are promoting and selling shakes and it has nothing to do with your actual needs.

Get the nutrition facts from the Atkins brand Protein shake. See if the Vitamins etc are comparable to what the dr recommend. Some drs are promoting and selling shakes and it has nothing to do with your actual needs.

I have heard so many good things about my doctor I don't think that is the case but you never know.