Low Carb Before Surgery

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I met with the nutritionist yesterday. I have lost 6.5 lbs (9 on my scale in underwear) and BMI dropped from 70.3 to 68.0. When I met with the surgeon in March, he told me he does not require weight loss, but it would help my lungs during surgery. Well, of course I want to help with that!!LOL.

I went back to my carb addict's diet. I like it because I can have any carbs I like once each day during my reward meal. I have lost many times with this, but usually stop when I get busy. There is a lot of planning. You have to keep lots of Protein and veges on hand.

The first 4 days are heck, headaches, weakness etc., but the more Water you drink the better you feel. By day 5-7 your carb cravings are so low. I didn't even want dessert by day 5 even though I could have it. I had a glass of wine instead.

Even when the scale does not move, the inches are falling off. My skirt fit much better this week.

Anyway, the nutritionist told me it was good I was already doing low carb, because it will keep me from having the cravings as many do since I have gone through the withdrawls already.

I really hope this helps. I was eating lots of Protein in the first 4 days( 2 cans of tuna at lunch with 3 cups spinach, cheese, and dressing. Instead of 2 Snacks I had 6 in the early days, but that was ok as long as it was not carbs. I usually had turkey and cheese roll ups with lettuce or spinach.)

By the 4th day I was down to 3 meals, and one snack. My late night Lays chips cravings are gone.

There are many low carb eating plans out there. Choose best one for you. If you want to get a jump on it before you are banded, it may save you a lot of heartache after banding. I hope it helps me too. I am waiting for approval. I could be banded within the next 6 weeks.

The very best to everyone. I am excited for all of us.

[Cyndie B 17]

The low carb way of eating works best for me, too. I eat protien and veggies. I also eat almonds as a snack. I have an egg and a couple of pieces of bacon for Breakfast, lunch meat and cheese for lunch, and then chicken or fish and veggies for dinner. No bread, potatoes, rice, no fast food, no sweet drinks, no Desserts. I am feeling great! And I can't forget the low carb margarita mix...1 carb!