Pre-Op Diet for Initial Weight Loss

[TX4everLinds 115]

See you just gave me something to think about! I've heard about the Keto diet, but I don't think I really understand it. How do you keep your carbs so low? I try too, but am still doing like 100-150 carbs a day. I feel like I am missing something in the calculations?

Keto is low carb (usually less than 30g), moderate Protein (bc protein unused turns to sugar, and high fat. The idea is that you starve out of carbs so that your body burns fat for fuel. It works! I recommend Maria emmerich’s website and cookbooks. She explains it well. You have to remember that carbs in non starchy veggies are a little different than refined sugar and bread carbs in that they have Fiber.

[TX4everLinds 115]

I've heard such great things about Keto but I'm worried about trying it again since I have type 2 diabetes. I'm pre-pre-op in that I have decided I'm interested in surgery but haven't actually started the process with my doc yet. Last time I tried keto I got about 3 weeks in and started having hypoglycemic incidents with low blood sugar, dizziness, and even confusion. I'm not sure how to manage keto and my diabetes medication together.

The diabetes aspect is addressed in this book as well. It is a great diet for diabetics you just have to do it right. What it means is even lower carbs.

[TX4everLinds 115]

It sounds like you are doing great!
I am struggling with pre-op weight loss. I have reduced calories and carbs while increasing exercise with minimal results on the scale. [emoji20] But my pants are a little loose and my wedding ring is closer to fitting. . . . I am choosing to focus on the good stuff.
If it was easy I wouldn't need a surgeon to take my stomach away from me.

You’re probably gaining muscle. Focus on the positives! Remember fat is lost trough breath so when you get your exercise in you are literally breathing out fat!