I started Atkins Monday, June 18th. My surgeon would like me to lose about 10% of my current body weight before surgery. Losing weight shrinks the enlarged "fatty liver" that I have. The surgeon has to lift part of the liver out of the way for access to the stomach, so shrinking it down makes the surgery easier for him and less dangerous. A tiny knick in the liver could be a serious thing, so this minimalizes that risk.
I haven't been able to eat very much leading up to the start of Atkins because my GERD (severe acid reflux) has been SO bad that I cough and cough from the little tickle in my throat after eating until I vomit my stomach contents. There were times recently when I was literally vomiting three times a day. It's so miserable and uncomfortable. So I imagine I had lost some already when I started Atkins from the 333 I was last time at the doctor, but I am deeply into Ketosis and burning fat from the Atkins diet as I type this and I should be down another 10 before the magic date.
July 9th, 2012 is the "magic date". On that day I must begin a strict lquids only diet that will last until the day of my surgery on July 23rd. I can have protein shakes, juice, water, sugar free popsicles and Jello and some broth. Talk about a tough diet!!!?!?? It's going to be very hard but much easier for me once I am on Atkins for a week or so. My appetite drops so much when I'm not consuming carbs and I feel so much better too!
As of today, June 21st, I have lost 10 pounds and I have another 23 to lose before July 23rd. I feel very confident and excited! I CAN DO THIS.
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