I'm having a difficult time sticking to this Atkins business. After a couple of days I found myself cheating. I'm having extreme hunger even after eating a ton of protein. I'm also feeling weak and lightheaded. The dietitian made it sound like it was normal to not be "strict" though. My surgery is scheduled for November 4th. Pre-op appt. is in the morning. Not sure about continuing this diet for another week.

I agree, Atkins does suck. Tried it 3 times!

is there a reason you're doing Atkins? It's not great for your health.

I'm not a fan of Atkins either and that's what I have to do for my pre op also. I think it's better than the liquid diet tht a lot of peopl have to do...

I agree, Atkins does suck. Tried it 3 times!

is there a reason you're doing Atkins? It's not great for your health.

It's the 2 week pre-op diet recommended by my surgeon to shrink the liver. I'm sure it's better than the liquid diet but it's still hard for me to stick with it. So hungry!

Hi there, Im on the pre op drink for 2 weeks (im in australia) and i have only been doing in 2 days and its killing me :cursing:

I would give anything to be able to not have powdered meals and be able to eat protein and some vegies or anyhting that isnt powdered!

I also did Atkins for 2 weeks pre-op. I didn't think it was too bad. Just try to have variety. Unlimited amounts of meat. You can have eggs, cheese, cottage cheese, low carb protein drinks. I just kept telling myself, "I'm shrinking my liver, I'm shrinking my Liver...."

My surgeon told me of a case where he had a patient on the operating table, went in, and their liver was so thick he could not place the band. That did the trick for me. I did not want a thick liver and end up not being banded.

Edited October 27, 200916 yr by Humming Bird
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I meet with my doctor Nov. 3rd and I thought I would start my pre-op diet so I started it on Oct. 24th. Im doing the atkins protein and the chicken ,fish w/veggies at night. I like the Atkins protien shakes. Stick with what the doctors tell you because if they didnt think it was for the best then they would tell you. If you really want this surgery then it will be well worth it in the long run. I wish you all the luck.....

Do a search for low carb recipes. There are some good meals out there that may help you feel less deprived.

There is no reason you should be hungry doing true atkins. You can eat an entire chicken and still shrink your liver and take off weight while you're at it.

It seems to be getting easier. I'm less hungry and definitely not having the crazy carb cravings I was having the past couple of days.

It seems to be getting easier. I'm less hungry and definitely not having the crazy carb cravings I was having the past couple of days.

Jenesy,

I lost 70 pounds on Atkins and kept it off. The first week is the hardest. The second week gets better. After the second week, you start forgetting to eat because the cravings and hunger are gone and you should have tremendous energy. Hang in there.

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