Ketogenic diet post-surgery?

[supbanana 153]

Hi guys, I ran a search but not much popped up.

I've been on a ketogenic diet (high fat, moderate Protein, very low carb - basically the induction to Atkins except you keep it up forever) for the last 15 months. I know it's not a very well-understood diet and gets a lot of flak, but it's been great for me. I'm healthier than I've ever been and I adore this style of eating so much. The only problem is I hit a wall hard in the weight-loss department, hence the surgery.

I'm wondering if anyone has had experience eating this way post-op? I know low-fat gets pushed a lot in surgeon-recommended diets, but I'm not sure if that's because low-fat is part of the government's idea of a healthy diet, or if there's an actual physical purpose? I think some people have mentioned fatty foods made them sick, but are they talking about doughnuts, or ribeye?

If it's not possible then I'll accept it and just stay as low carb as possible, but I would really like to stick with Keto after surgery if possible and am looking for reasons it might not be a good idea.

[mark! 449]

I follow a cyclical Keto diet and have had great luck with it again after surgery. I've used it quite a bit to prepare for powerlifting meets and such and started using it again, have had good luck so far.

[supbanana 153]

I follow a cyclical Keto diet and have had great luck with it again after surgery. I've used it quite a bit to prepare for powerlifting meets and such and started using it again' date=' have had good luck so far.[/quote']

Thank you so much!! That's great, I was not looking forward to giving up keto.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Research your fats, as they are not all created equal. High MUFA's (mono-unsaturated fatty acids) are awesome, beef fat and vegetable oil - not so much. Also, when you eat your fats is key, what you eat them with, and their ratio to your Fiber intake. You might want to try the 5:2 method, many of us are starting to see positive results.

[SuninVirgo 29]

Great qustion. It's exactly what I want to know.

[Ronnie Ginsberg 1]

I am 15 months post op (sleeve). I went to see my nut, recently, because I hit a wall. We spoke quite a bit about the Keto plan. She said that we who have had WLS not longer absorb the way we once did. She had the concern even though I take all my Vitamins daily. She said that we as WLS patients need to have the Protein over the fruit and veggies (think eat Proteins first then the rest of the meal). If I keep up with the protein and reduce the fats, she is ok. Of course, this does change Keto a lot. So, I continue to investigate those who have had surgery and have done Keto without any issues.