Question:
Does Atkins work well after WLS ??

how is anyone doing with weight loss on Atkins after WLS areyou loseing at a good level or very slow. Have started to gain some, and recently went back on it . Was on it before WLS and did well.    — Sandra S. (posted on May 10, 2003)

May 9, 2003
Hi, I kinda sorta do Atkins. I'm almost 4 months out and have only lost 41 pounds which is great, but considered slow for after surgery. I do eat almost all protein with some veggies but I eat very little carbs, however if I really wany something, like a slice of pizza, I won't deprive myself from it. I keep Atkins bars on hand also. I used to do Atkins before surgery and never lost any weight, but I stick with it now because I need the protein.
   — Kelly* P.

May 10, 2003
There are a couple of people in my support group that use the Atkins shakes and bars. They are doing great! I've never tried it, so I can't speak from personal experience, but those two women are doing well!
   — Diana L.

May 10, 2003
Eating Atkins style is how I maintain my weightloss for all the reasons he states in the books. No cravings, no GI distress from all the wheat and pasta, and i'm one lean, protein eating machine!!!
   — DianeN

May 10, 2003
I don't use the bars or shakes, though I do use some of his sugar-free flavorings. I do a modified version of atkins. I don't count the carbs from good green veggies (including cauliflower). I count carbs for any starch food or fruit. Working so far and the loss has been fairly steady. I'm kind of on a plateau right now, but I know it will pass :>)
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