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Hi everyone,

New to this group! Glad I have found it. I had WLS back in 2004. I have regained alot of weight. I do suffer from Hashimoto which is such a journey in itself! I tried Keto not long ago and loved how I was feeling. However, because of the weight loss surgery I cannot eat alot of meat. I loved the good fats and how they make me feel and the low carb really help with getting down the inflammation that I suffer from.....

I was working with a gal and her team that had great success on Keto diet and was hopeful, however they cannot relate to the WLS. While I was loosing, after a bit of time I became VERY constipated, to the point of worry. I was taking stool softener & laxatives and wasn't able to go!!! So with that said I need another plan. I think the combo of WLS and hashimoto means I need a bit more carbs .....and not so much meat. So I am thinking of pulling out the Protein Shakes again. I remember when I really enjoyed them for awhile. However, I know I cannot live on them...

Anyhow...thoughts, stories to share? Thanks!

(I also have a thread on this group about how I now see I am malnurished....getting tested next week....I can tell my vit levels are low!)

:)

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If you are interested I know a Keto group that the owner makes all of your menu's and is a true go getter. She is also a WL peeps. She herself had WLS. This could be interesting. If u want me to post her name just let me know and I will post it on your page. Glad you found this group.

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Not sure how much your tummy can hold, but the trick with Keto, and other low-carb diets is to actually limit your meat/protein to 3oz, 3 times a day, and fill up the rest of the time on green veggies (add some nuts or cheese to round out your Protein goal}. Test it out to see how much green stuff you can eat after eating 3oz of protein. If only a bite or two, then eat your protein and veggies separately.

3 oz of raw spinach and 3 oz cooked spinach look very different in the bowl.. see which one you can eat more of... I mention spinach, specifically, because I'll eat about 4oz cooked, and stuff is like a laxitive for me. (I do add a teaspoon of oive oil and a splash of vinegar and some spices for flavor). Green veggies need a little fat to help you absorb the fat-soluble Vitamins.

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Sherrie, I sent you a PM and would like info on the group you mentioned.

Berry78, I have just wondered if Keto worked for anyone after WLS, especially anyone who

also suffers from Hashimoto

Thanks!

Sue

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On 7/7/2017 at 10:31 AM, rkymtngal said:

Sherrie, I sent you a PM and would like info on the group you mentioned.

Berry78, I have just wondered if Keto worked for anyone after WLS, especially anyone who

also suffers from Hashimoto

Thanks!

Sue

I have Hashimotos and I am eating LCHF or Keto. I am limiting my carbs to 30-35g daily and I feel like I am doing well. I don't crave carbs anymore at all. I eat about 1-2oz of veggies at lunch and dinner and it seems to be enough. I also take a probiotic and that has helped tremendously with keeping me regular.

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Thanks, Apple, for answering. I missed the inquiry.

I believe Keto should be good for hashimoto sufferers. I've read about a possible link to gluten sensitivity, so keto + gluten free make a nice combo to try...

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I too have Hashimoto which makes it difficult to loose weight. I had the sleeve a little over 3 years ago and I've gained about 15 pounds back. It started when my medication and levels got out of whack! I've been struggling every since. I'm thinking of looking into the Keto diet. Don't know much about it. Thanks for sharing.

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While I don't have Hashimoto's, I do have hypothyroidism. I'm able to maintain a fairly low body weight of 118 to 120 pounds on 2000+ calories a day with heavy weightlifting 3 times a week.

The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolic rate will be, and the more you can eat without the risk of regain. I also run 20+ miles per week.

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52 minutes ago, Introversion said:

While I don't have Hashimoto's, I do have hypothyroidism. I'm able to maintain a fairly low body weight of 118 to 120 pounds on 2000+ calories a day with heavy weightlifting 3 times a week.

The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolic rate will be, and the more you can eat without the risk of regain. I also run 20+ miles per week.

Wow! Impressive! I started Camp Gladiator a few weeks ago and I'm really starting to like it!

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