I was banded on August 29, 2005 and I have been in ketosis ever since. I eat the low carb yogurt(dietician directed) And sugar free everything. I know that the inches lost is a great result of the ketosis. Ketosis is fat loss, I know this. I did the Atkins diet before and lost 60lbs in 3 months and I gained back the sixty plus 20 more. I don't want it to happen with this band too. I know that I am getting my Water and I am concentrating on Proteins first. The problem is after I eat my Protein I am not hungry for other food. My yougurt is sugar free, my pudding is sugar free. I just don't want to stay in Ketosis for a long period of time because it is just not healthy. What do you guys think?

Dee Dee

Let's just say that you're really new to this, and haven't yet realized that pretty soon there is going to be less swelling and you're going to be able to eat more. You won't be in ketosis for 6 months like your friend. You must chill. I know this isn't going to make me popular, but really...you are very restricted right now because of post op swelling. I"m willing to bet that we get another post from you in about two weeks that says something along the lines of "I CAN EAT TOO MUCH!". This is a process. Believe me when I say that with the band, nothing is ever predictable or long-lived. Sometimes you *can* have too much information and worry yourself to death.

Megan

The other thing is DEE DEE your friend did Atkins. The band doesn't work the same way as Atkins does. We balance our Protein and carbs and veggies. It isn't all or nothing. And if you are banded why would you try Atkins anyway?

It's all about being more mindful about your diet and the balancing act we play. Making better food choices and using this TOOL we were given.

I am sorry that your friend is in such grave health. Please do take care of yourself.

The band doesn't work the same way as Atkins does. We balance our Protein and carbs and veggies. It isn't all or nothing. And if you are banded why would you try Atkins anyway? [/color][/font][/b]

Wow, the media sure has done a numbers job on Atkins. Balancing protein and carbs and veggies is EXACTLY what Atkins is about. Unfortunately people can't seem to get past the first chapters of the book where it says to eat very low carb to kick off ketosis. I always ignored that anyway. Eating moderate carbs (GOOD carbs like from veggies and milk) along with protein and staying away from refined sugars, flour, corn, and potatoes is exactly what Atkins is all about.

Dee, let us know what your nutritionist says. I'd say to quit eatin sugar free stuff an eat stuff with sugar in it just for a little while (pudding, popcicles, etc), or drink some fruit juice maybe. But let us know!

Nope, I'm in Vegas.