Pre-Op - Ketosis - Sugar Free pudding

[SheWi 7]

I've read where it's ideal if you can be in ketosis at the time of surgery. My pre-op plan even says..."follow a high Protein, low carbohydrate, liquid diet 10 days before surgery. This will deplete your carboydrate stores which will "shrink" your liver and make laparoscopic surgery eaier for your surgeon to perform." I've followed a low carb diet many times in the past but never had sugar free pudding. I'm finding it hard to believe that even though it's sugar free that I would be able to reach ketosis with the 6 to 7 g of carbs in it. Anyone else had sugar free pudding and been able to remain in ketosis?

[2Big2Skate 328]

Ooooh I loved being on Adkins. Bacon for Breakfast, bacon for lunch, bacon for dinner! I'm looking forward to that phase!

Based on my recollection of the first phase of adkins, you dont want those carbs if you're trying to start ketosis. Maybe do a test run and use the strips you put on your tongue?

[SheWi 7]

Ooooh I loved being on Adkins. Bacon for Breakfast, bacon for lunch, bacon for dinner! I'm looking forward to that phase!

Based on my recollection of the first phase of adkins, you dont want those carbs if you're trying to start ketosis. Maybe do a test run and use the strips you put on your tongue?

Good idea - not like i don't have plenty of time to test it, my pre-op diet doesn't officially start until 7/12. Just hate ruining it once I get there, it usually takes me a good 3 to 5 days to get there!

[2Big2Skate 328]

Please let us know your results!