Question:
Are we supposed to STAY in ketosis?

I was in ketosis for the first few months after my surgery. Now, at 10 mos out, I was just wondering if we are still supposed to be experiencing it ? Thanks ....    — Donna S. C. (posted on January 30, 2002)

January 29, 2002
You should not stay in ketosis for a long time. It is very unhealthy for your body and can cause serious damage, even death in some cases. I urge you to talk to your doctor and see a nutritionist to make sure you are receiving the foods you need in order to remain healthy.
   — Teresa G.

January 29, 2002
You should not stay in ketosis for a long time. It is very unhealthy for your body and can cause serious damage, even death in some cases. I urge you to talk to your doctor and see a nutritionist to make sure you are receiving the foods you need in order to remain healthy.
   — Teresa G.

January 29, 2002
I'm the original poster. I'm no longer in ketosis, I just wasn't sure if we are supposed to go through it more than I had. Early post-op, I had it for a few months, I believe. Thanks, sorry I didn't clarify that better! ; ) Donna in AL
   — Donna S. C.

January 30, 2002
Per my surgeon there is 1.) Ketoasitosis which is very dangerous and common in diabetics and then there is Ketosis which is the body burning stored fat. There first is deadly the second is a natural function of the body, and the most effective way to burn fat. I would ask that all posters make sure they are giving CORRECT information or information that can easily be verified through a physician, Ketosis is fine, or most of our surgeons would not be saying protien, protien, protien. All though I will say that I have not been in ketosis the whole time, I eat some complex carbs.
   — Krista B.

January 30, 2002
Ketosis in a non diabetic person is a natural function and is not harmful like the type of ketosis diabetics can go into that leads to ketoacidosis which is life threatening.. However, it is an accepted scientific fact that the the workload of the kidneys is increased (due to increased nitrogen) and that excessive amounts of ketone bodies damage kidney cells.. what the scientists can't decide is how much is too much and how long is too long.. figures *grin*.. having said that you can offset this potential damage by drinking water water water. This will help flush the ketones through the kidneys more quickly lessening the possibility of damage.... so drink up! (fyi this is ONE reason why people who have kidney disease and are placed on a renal diet must restrict protein.. they can and must have protein but in restricted amounts.. but because they're kidney's don't function well they can't flush the kidney's with fluids like you and i can)
   — Noddie W.

January 30, 2002
Ketosis (I am not talking about diabetic ketosis) is may be a natural fuction of the body, but it is not a HEALTHY function. There is a big difference between having a protein-rich/low carb and protein-rich/no carb diet. Our bodies NEED a certain amount of complex carbohydrates to survive. They also serve to rev-up the metabolism. When you are healthy, doctors test for ketones in the blood stream and urine to see if you are digesting enough complex carbohydrates. If ketones are found to be present at a high amount, that to a physician is indicative a probable underlying condition.
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