Vsg & keto?

[NurseBec 14]

After surgery were most definitely in ketosis...now I am on to lifestyle living and trying to find the style of diet that works for me. Ketogenic is something I have come to over and over again. Then I get a delicious carb inside of me and before I know it i can't stop. Does anyone here follow Keto diet? What are your results, share your experiences. Thanks!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Keto and VSG definitely compliment each other well, since you have to put Protein first anyway. I never did a true keto diet post-op because I am a runner and have always found it impossible to keep up intense cardio on an atkins/keto type diet. I know many other people on these forums have had success with keto post-op, so hopefully you'll get some answers and advice.

[erp 2,016]

Go for it. Keto is great. I Keto from time to time as a jump start to weight loss or to eliminate sugar cravings but often find I just don't enjoy that much fat after a week or two. I can still be in ketosis on more than 20 grams but less than 100 grams of carbs. So I find a low carb diet more sustainable. I just followed the eat Protein first, then veggies and (then if I had room, which most of time I didn't) eat carbs adage and lost all of my excess weight.

[Dub 10,004]

Keto is mainly how I roll.

Breakfast this morning was a handful of wasabi almonds, a slice of sharp cheddar and two slices of Swiss. Outstanding flavors.

lunch is probably going to be an omelette of some type.

dinner will most likely be grilled chicken breast as my son requested grilled chicken sandwiches with bacon and the works.

I have yet to experience any type of hunger.

I will get carb cravings if I eat sugar heavy foods like candy and other junk. Life is simply much easier if I avoid that mess and stick to hearty Protein and vegetables.

[RNMomof4 86]

I felt so terrible when it ketosis pre op that I have not tried to keep it up post op. I definitely eat low carb with Protein first but I will have carbs in veggies or occasionally a high Fiber slice of bread. Typically average 50-60 g per day. So far it's working I have lost 30 lbs since 10/25

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[o00 494]

My nutritionist suggested I increase my fats. I looked into Keto but my sleeved tummy doesn't care for bacon, which I used to love before surgery, or any other Breakfast meats. And mentally I'm not ready to start ingesting foods high in fats. I do eat cheese and drink whole fairlife milk and unsalted nuts. I like butter but rarely eat it and on rare occasions have avocado (never was a fan)

I would love to hear what foods you guys incorporate in your keto diets. Thanks in advance

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Edited January 14, 2017 by dusky goddess

[IveGotThePower 395]

Just started Keto 2 weeks ago and I really like it so far. I am still learning. It has helped me with hunger for sure. Although years of the "low fat" mentality make me feel like eating so much fat is not good health wise, so I am working on getting past that inaccuracy. I am a little surprised that I haven't gained and went down two pounds the first week after stalling for a few weeks. Doing smoothies, chicken and veggies Soup, veggies and grass fed beef or chicken. Also doing almond crust pizza. I am going to make a keto casserole this weekend.

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