Ketosis

[Khy 16]

The thing that has been bothering me for awhile... I know once I have the sleeve counting carbs is very important. What scares me is everytime I have tried Atkins, South Beach or any of the very low carb diets... I feel awful! I get headaches, feel dizzzy, feel faint, sweat, and feel like the air is made of molasses. I initially lose weight and then start gaining. I know this isn't true for most people because I have been told by numerous people that "it works for me so you just don't want to do the diet." And it is true, I have seen people lose alot of weight fast on those types of diets. Just doesn't seem to work for me. I can't imagine living like that for a year or however long it takes me to lose weight. So at this point I am trying to accept that I will experience slow weight loss. The calorie restriction that is possible with the sleeve and exercise will help me lose some weight. It will just take a bit longer than most people.

Khy

[Disney 20]

I also don't function well on low-carb diets. Your brain needs carbs to work properly. The key is to not over-do it with the carbs. I have never done low carb since being sleeved. I can't stand the dizziness, and sluggishness I feel when I low-carb. You are right, everyone is different and while those type diets work for some, other diets can work just as well. Try to LC after you are sleeved. If it doesn't work for you again, try something else. Trial and error.

Good luck to you

[kellyw74 258]

I don't low carb and I have lost 29 lb in 7 1/2 weeks. I don't eat lots of carbs and the majority of mine come from fruit, veggies, my Vitamins (yes, i count them) and sometimes I have a few chips. I always eat my Protein first tho!

I have not had bread or bread products since surgery and don't intend to for a few more months. I usually get around 30-65 carbs a day and I feel it is a good balance. I eat pretty much what I want within reason, but always protein first and NO sweets!

Kelly