Question:
Is anyone following the Atkins diet plan?

Just wondering if anyone post-op is following the Atkins Diet plan? I have lost 75lbs. since my surgery in Oct. It seems to be on the slow side, so I am wondering if it's because I don't get much protein in during the day. I bought some atkins bars and they are yummy...and also a single serving strawberry shake...just to try to see if I can drink it...and it is really yummy too. I hate the fact that I am once again following a certain "diet" but I am hoping that because I had the surgery, that this "diet" plan will work better than when I tried it pre-op. Has anyone else...tried the Atkins diet with success?    — Lisa B. (posted on May 6, 2002)

May 6, 2002
Hi Lisa! This is a timely question for me. I am almost 10 months post op (-105) and am having a heck of a time getting off my last 35lbs. I decided to start Adkins TODAY. I had done it pre-op and lost 50lbs but out of bordom of the diet went off and regained. So this time I'm giving myself a month time limit to see if I can ease back into a more balanced diet without going carb crazy. I am doing very well so far today...lol (eggs w/ cheese for bf and broiled beef chunks w/ a couple of grilled veggies for lunch). I pulled out my old food diaries and am planning a trip to the market to get macadamias,lunch meat, cheese, pepperoni...and a protein drink. I'm still researching that because when I was newly post op I hated all the protein drinks I tried. Maybe I'll get a sample of that strawberry you mentioned. Anyway, I'm rambling here. I am hopeful that this will be the ticket to get me jump started back into the loosing game. Maybe we can share some ideas back and forth. Take care! Kim open RNY 7/17
   — KimBo36

May 6, 2002
Hi, when I was pre op I imagined having this surgery, never having to diet again, and for some that is very true, they just eat a little, of whatever and the pounds just melt off. Not so for myself. I have been on so many wacky, starve yourself till you kill for food diets that my metabolism is completely screwed, for a lack of a better word. I being 9 months out, follow the Dr. Atkins diet, which for the life of me I could not hack pre op. After surgery, I have found that since I can't eat whoppers and fries that doing Atkins has been the best thing for me. I eat two of his bars daily, breakfast and lunch and have a low carb meal, such as chicken or fish, or eggs, or whatever is low carb, lol, for dinner. I have lost almost 160 lbs in my 9 months out, and have 40 more to go. Many people claim that Atkins is not safe, but if you actually read the book, he does allow, veggies, and salads, and really pushes the supplements, similair to WLS nutritionists. I also consume as much water as possible. My surgeon is aware of me being on Atkins and is pleased with my results, and feels it is a good plan. Best of luck to you! :)
   — Carey N.

July 6, 2002
I have always "beleived in" Atkins..and pre-op had much success..but then regained everytime I stopped the diet. However, I am STRONGLY thinking of doing it again, as I have now plateaued for FOUR months!!!!!! Yes folks..you read that right! Even with my supposedly 'itty bitty' pouch, I cant beleive the junk and sweets and carbs I still sneak in. Bad news.........at ten months post op, I am only down about 68 pounds..literally the slowest loser in all of ObesityHelp land. Anyway..I really think if I do Atkin's, take the supplements, and increase my water, I HAVE to lose more weight. Stay in touch and let me know how its working for you ok? Lisa in NY ( 50 pounds from goal still)
   — Lisa G.