Any suggestions?

My sister is a DS's and like states needs the fat.  Atkins isn't a bacon and sausage diet.  But, you can have them.  I have only lost while on Atkins pre surgery.  I lost while I could follow it with the band.  When the band stopped the Atkins life style, I gained back.  When I had the band out the first three months and followed it I lost. I didn't gain until I stopped following it.

Good luck with your surgery.  I remember my sister having a hard time losing at first(as much as they thought she should).  But, when she took off Oh Baby she lost over 200.  She actually lost to much and couldn't stop.  They finally got a handle on it and six years later has kept almost all of it off. 

Thank you for your words of encouragement, it really helped.