Ketosis?

[KaiserKid 81]

Any idea how low or how intense one should be in ketosis for?

I bought test strips. I was in ketosis for one week pre-op and I've been in ketosis ever since (sleeved 11/11). Like, really really dark on the test strips.

Is there any danger in this? Should I work on getting out of it? My WLC has not mentioned anything about this topic so I'm not sure what I should be looking for.

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[trekker954 421]

Your only job at this point is work hard on the two goals your WLC set for Protein and Water.

As long as your in ketosis you'll be losing, but most WLC don't discuss this early on as most don't discuss calorie goals. I'm sure this will be discuss close to goal weight.

At least that is my thought process.

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[kmorri 1,689]

No ketosis due to diet is not dangerous and is good for weight loss....I agree with the other poster...just focus on your Protein and Fluid goals. You're doing great!!

[Dairymary 533]

Like trekker said, just work on Protein and fluids. If ketosis is not part of your WLC program, don't worry about it. You will lose weight whether you are or aren't. They only time I ever used the sticks was back in my failed Atkins diet days. I'm sure I was never in ketosis after my VSG because I was still consuming carbs in the form of milk, juice, Beans, soft fruits and pureed veggies.