Help needed....

[Ktltel]

I'm so confused. I have to have incision site hernia surgery on a hysterectomy scar. My surgeon wants me to lose weight before I do. In Feb. I started Keto. I was scared straight about the hernia surgery. In one month I lost 18 lbs. THEN, my doctor scared me straight again. Although she was glad about the weight loss, she is against Keto for several "convincing" reasons, (that I won't go into now.) So, then, I started watching "Macros" but, I changed them up from the Keto macros I was eating before. I was now out of Ketosis and in 3 days I gained 3 lbs back. The "new" macro formula my doctor has me on is this:10-30% Carbohydrates40-50% Protein

and 30-40% Fat.)

On these macros, for a sedentary person (I can't exercise because of my hernia) I am not losing much weight at all. In 2 weeks, I've only lost 3 lbs. Is it possible to lose 8-10 lbs a month safely? What would those macros look like?? I'm 63 and I have 100 lbs to lose.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Ktltel

It's not necessary to go full on keto, you may be happier following a low carb diet, but I have to stress, that losing 8 - 10lbs a month on a regular basis is a big ask. It took me 15 months to lose 100lbs with exercise and I considered that quite fast.

Here are a few things for you to read:

dietdoctor.com/low-carb (it's not necessary to pay for membership, there is plenty of free information)

fabulouslyketo.com/podcast/...

PHCUK have lots of information on the internet

From a Britsh Consultant Cardiologist doctoraseem.com/the-truth-a...

All of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/weight-l... and we hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially the weigh-in and daily diary.

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best

[Ktltel in reply to moreless]

Thank you! I will check those out. And congratulations too on your weight loss!

Stella

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

Under so much pressure - my first call would be to my GP . Explain the situation and that you are taking this seriously . I think the GP needs to be aware of this and may give you advise that on a forum like this we really can't except general help and links . Wishing you all the best .

[Ktltel in reply to focused1]

Thank you. I am under 2 practitioners care at the moment. One of whom set me up on the macros I'm now eating. But I really appreciate the advise and links that moreless/ the administrator sent me.

👍🏻

[Ktltel]

That's an idea💡. When I think of carbs, I tend to think of the ones I'm "not" supposed to eat. But, lowering the fat, and upping the carbs with those choices, hmmm, I may try it for a week. Only, they don't have a lot of carbs in them and that means I'll have to eat LOTS AND LOTS of broccoli, cauliflower, and Kale. Yikes!!! Thanks!