I had some Ketostix left over from my Atkins diet a couple of years ago and out of curiosity tested myself. It shows my keytone levels in the moderate category.

Even when I was on the Atkins diet I could never get the test to be in the moderate level. The most I ever got was at the small level.

I had some Ketostix left over from my Atkins diet a couple of years ago and out of curiosity tested myself. It shows my keytone levels in the moderate category.

Even when I was on the Atkins diet I could never get the test to be in the moderate level. The most I ever got was at the small level.

I am not sure what your asking ?

But I will give my 2 cents . Ketosis for short periods of time is " ok" But contrary to what diets like Atkins will make you think it is NOT GOOD to be in Ketosis for long periods of time.

W/ the band during certain periods its " Normal" to be in ketosis because your not getting in enough calories, such as the pre op diet and post op phases right after surgery . However you do NOT want to PURPOSLY PUT yourself in ketosis. It can cause organ damage.

What are the dangers of ketosis? - Doctors Lounge

I am not sure if this is what your after or not ? If not let me know if you need more help , questions answered.

HTH

MIndy

Precisely why my doctor frowns on low carb diets. I follow a more glycemic type diet. Brown rice instead of white, sweet potatos instead of white, 100% whole wheat or whole grain breads instead of white or plain wheat. I don't eat a lot of it, but I don't keep carbs out of my diet. I feel better when I have some carbs in my diet anyway.

Precisely why my doctor frowns on low carb diets. I follow a more glycemic type diet. Brown rice instead of white, sweet potatos instead of white, 100% whole wheat or whole grain breads instead of white or plain wheat. I don't eat a lot of it, but I don't keep carbs out of my diet. I feel better when I have some carbs in my diet anyway.

My band dictates very little bread, rice, Pasta ect, But i eat a TON Of freaking veggies .

But I go into ketosis more often than I care to on "accident" Its not intentional that's for sure.

My husband will say things like " Honey I love you but " And i finsih the sentence w/ My breath stinks huh " LOL and i know im in ketosis .

Its nothing to mess w/ that is for sure !