Atkins or Low-Carb Curious?

Hi everybody!

New Group! -- http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/

We will be discussing low-carb / high-protein / Paleolithic / high-fat / Atkins eating programs!  This new group provides information and support for those who would like to try this way of eating.  Some of us have had WLS, some have not -- and every surgery type seems to be represented.

So -- I'm "doing" Atkins again (it was effective for me in the past).  If you are also researching this way of eating, come give the new group a shot!

Feel free to give us a try!

Lisa

Thanks for posting this!  I have just started the Atkins diet and I am so excited to have found this group on OH.

1st please forgive me for my ignorance, as I haven't had the surgery yet.  Is this okay to do w/ the band.  Again, please don't get upset, I am having surgery on Wednesday and w/ this pre-op diet I am forever certain and am very much considering do a form of Atikins, now that I have all the carb/sugar cravings gone.  I just wasn't sure if it would be okay?  Funny thing is, the 2 wks I have been doing the low carb high protein liquid, I haven't craved anything, EXCEPT a freakin hamburger--no bun, just w/ mayo/ketchup/mustard and salt!!  LMAO!!!!  I don't want to get back into eating the carbs or anything....I'm so glad that I saw this and I wasn't the only one that wanted to do this!!  I love learning all I can about the band...it is truly making this much easier and besides, only 4 more days!!

I have been doing low carb (30 carbs a day) since Sept.  Had my band surgery in Dec. and still going strong on the low carb! 

I understand not craving anything but a freakin hamburger!    I had to have one tonight myself.  No bun just that burger with some cheese.  Mmmmm

Your question about doing this on the band is a good one.  It seems to be just fine and my Doctor tells everyone not to eat more then 30 carbs a day.  Eat your protein and you are going to be fine. 

Good luck with you surgery and the seat on the looser bench is waiting for you!

Wonderful thank you Judy!!  I really appriciate your response.  I never in a million years think that I could this and Im so excited that I can.  I have always been so addicted to carbs/sugar that I never had the willpower!  this gave me the willpower and I don't think I will ever go back.  I don't wnt to get addicted to them again.  I can't wait to have that hamburger and when you have one think of me!!  LMAo!!!!!