Protein fast...

BLAHHH! Who made up this protein sparing modified diet?!? I thought Atkins was hard and torturous... I never realized how many options I have on Atkins! On Thursday, I was so sad and disappointed at the idea that my insurance excluded this surgery and I might not be able to get it done that I didn't eat all day. I finally had 2 bites of eggs for dinner and that was it. I felt a lot better after hearing that I might actually have a chance.. exlusion and all. So I decided to start my 5 day fast then.. which would make it 7 days by time I got down to New Haven for my next appt and urine test. I don't think I've ever done anything this hard!! I can only have MEAT. PERIOD. 9 oz a day.. and I really don't like meat.. never been a meat eater. Chicken broth.. Anyhow.. I thought to myself.. "yeah, I could do an Atkins type thing instead of this protein fast and still get in ketosis" but then I wouldn't technically be following instructions, would I? For my own mental well being.. I want to KNOW I can do this and that my issues with food aren't that horrible that I can't make it 7 days without screwing it up. I'm on day 5 now and doing good! I'm actually losing some weight out of this ordeal! Can't wait to weigh in Wednesday. Anyhow.. just wanted to rant about this protein thing. I'm sure many of you have suffered through it too. Take care, Michelle

Sounds tough. Sorry you have to go through this. Do you mind if I ask why you have to do protein fast this?

Doesn't sound like much fun Glad I didn't have to do that. However, you should continue to follow your surgeon's advice. Since you are on day 5 - you are almost there! Best wishes to you as you continue on you journey. God Bless, Kathy

Lisa, The protein fast is required by the nutritionist for my surgeon's office. I guess it's just something they do to see if you can follow instructions. If you get into ketosis, then you have followed the instructions.. I guess that's the theory. I'm glad it's over tomorrow.