Stomach Issues...Question(s)

travelgirl77 · 11-04-2009, 08:41 AM

I just began following Atkins yesterday. I enjoyed my food and felt good about my choices. The problem, however, is that last night I had some big stomach issues and I ended up in the bathroom a couple of times during the night. I had two salads yesterday, so I do not know if it was the extra ruffage. My fat intake was about 62% yesterday as well, and I do not know if this is a contributing factor. Just as a FYI, nothing is wrong with the lettuce or other salad vegetables I used. I want this to be my WOE, but I do not want to put up with this stomach trouble throughout. I also had a c-section in February, so I don't know if that has a lasting effect. Has anyone experienced this? Thank you for any help.

yvonne326 · 11-04-2009, 08:42 AM

For someone just starting... let's face it... this is a big change. Give yourself a few days for your body to adjust. Once it does, you will be amazed how you will feel!

RobMan · 11-04-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by travelgirl77

I just began following Atkins yesterday. I enjoyed my food and felt good about my choices. The problem, however, is that last night I had some big stomach issues and I ended up in the bathroom a couple of times during the night. I had two salads yesterday, so I do not know if it was the extra ruffage. My fat intake was about 62% yesterday as well, and I do not know if this is a contributing factor. Just as a FYI, nothing is wrong with the lettuce or other salad vegetables I used. I want this to be my WOE, but I do not want to put up with this stomach trouble throughout. I also had a c-section in February, so I don't know if that has a lasting effect. Has anyone experienced this? Thank you for any help.

Quick question? Do you take Metformin?

travelgirl77 · 11-04-2009, 08:45 AM

Rob-No. I don't even know what that is!

Kissa · 11-04-2009, 08:45 AM

Give yourself time, your body has had quite a shock. And, hey, I bet you lost weight.

RobMan · 11-04-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by travelgirl77

Rob-No. I don't even know what that is!

Ok, the only reason I ask is that is a very common side effect when someone is taking that med and starts LCing. I think you will see it level out over the course of a few weeks. But, have to be honest, even today almost one year later from starting LCing, I still have that occasional time in the bathroom as you described.

eculmone · 11-04-2009, 08:48 AM

Hmmmmm? three cups veggies? The salads were small? U may have gone over your carbs if you just started? Actually, I and most I know had the opposite effect. Constipation???

Also most women who just have babies get into gall bladder trouble, possibly too much fat? Without knowing your exact food it's hard to tell. Can you post your menu?

Lylotte · 11-04-2009, 08:54 AM

If you truly want this to be your WOE then give it a week or two and see if things work themselves out. A c-section wouldn't affect things (I've had one). My husband just went back to Atkins Monday after a long vacation and went to the washroom 3 times last night when he normally is a one-a-day regular kinda guy, same thing the night before. Me myself and I had the opposite effect, I used to run to the washroom within 20 minutes of eating before LCing (no gallbladder) and now I'm regular to constipated. Everyone is different, give yourself some time to learn how you tick on this WOE before tweeking or abandonning it. Best of luck!

travelgirl77 · 11-04-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks Rob-Good to know!

My Menu:

B: 2 eggs, 3 slices centur cut bacon, water
L: 1 Cup lettuce mix, 1/4 C celery, 1 TB pepper, 8 slices cucumber, 1 TB onion, with 1 TB dressing. 2 steak-ums with 1 TB cheese, water
D: 1 Cup lettuce mix, 1/4 C celery, 1 TB pepper, 8 slices cucumber. 1/2 C ground beef mixed with Linda's taco seasoning with 1 TB cheese, water
S: 2 slices roast beef

I know my carbs are okay because I plugged it into fitday.

eculmone · 11-04-2009, 09:06 AM

Sounds good. Hang in there. Possibly check out Atkins nutritionists on this board, if you don't settle down.

Good luck

yvonne326 · 11-04-2009, 09:12 AM

YOUR daily food intake is fine... just like I stated above... give your body a few days to adjust - GOOD LUCK

OurLuvsFromAbove · 11-04-2009, 09:27 AM

I agree just give it a few days....
your menu seems great...

chiody · 11-04-2009, 09:37 AM

Hang in there, time is on your side, body will adjust to new regimen sooner than you think. Expect the effects of ketosis soon though.....

Looweewoo · 11-04-2009, 09:51 AM

I'm not very knowledgeable on this, but I've heard it talked about and it seems to fit....

Yeast die-off?

Maybe someone who knows about this can comment or maybe it's not applicable at all.

AllieCat0817 · 11-04-2009, 02:16 PM

When I first started, about a month into it, I was at work and got SO ill. Violently ill. Lasted about 2 days. I had this happen a couple of times. I think it was my metabolism shifting to a dietary fat burning metabo vs the carb burning metabo it had been used to. Bod purging out all the refined crap carbs it was used to being fueled on. I embraced it, and kept right on moving!!

travelgirl77 · 11-04-2009, 02:20 PM

Thank you for all of the feedback and encouragement. I will persevere.

texastigerlily · 11-04-2009, 03:57 PM

Iceburg lettuce can irritate the stomach, especially for people w/IBS. You might not have it as far as you know, but a lot of people have it and don't realize it. I had it for about 5 years before I was finally diagnosed. Cut the lettuce and see if it helps.

11-04-2009, 08:41 AM	#1
travelgirl77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CT, but Texan in my heart Posts: 44 Gallery: travelgirl77	Stomach Issues...Question(s) I just began following Atkins yesterday. I enjoyed my food and felt good about my choices. The problem, however, is that last night I had some big stomach issues and I ended up in the bathroom a couple of times during the night. I had two salads yesterday, so I do not know if it was the extra ruffage. My fat intake was about 62% yesterday as well, and I do not know if this is a contributing factor. Just as a FYI, nothing is wrong with the lettuce or other salad vegetables I used. I want this to be my WOE, but I do not want to put up with this stomach trouble throughout. I also had a c-section in February, so I don't know if that has a lasting effect. Has anyone experienced this? Thank you for any help.

11-04-2009, 08:54 AM	#8
Lylotte MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,607 Gallery: Lylotte Stats: 329/221/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 6, 2009	If you truly want this to be your WOE then give it a week or two and see if things work themselves out. A c-section wouldn't affect things (I've had one). My husband just went back to Atkins Monday after a long vacation and went to the washroom 3 times last night when he normally is a one-a-day regular kinda guy, same thing the night before. Me myself and I had the opposite effect, I used to run to the washroom within 20 minutes of eating before LCing (no gallbladder) and now I'm regular to constipated. Everyone is different, give yourself some time to learn how you tick on this WOE before tweeking or abandonning it. Best of luck! __________________ Charlotte Countdown: 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GOAL! Distance clocked this month: 70/60kms

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11-04-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19,562 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 198/194/155 Start Date: 10-26-09	For someone just starting... let's face it... this is a big change. Give yourself a few days for your body to adjust. Once it does, you will be amazed how you will feel!

11-04-2009, 08:45 AM	#4
travelgirl77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CT, but Texan in my heart Posts: 44 Gallery: travelgirl77	Rob-No. I don't even know what that is!

11-04-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
Kissa Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 5,139 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/138.2/126 5' 4" 145 at restart WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: January 2001 Atkins, re-induction 30th Oct 2009	Give yourself time, your body has had quite a shock. And, hey, I bet you lost weight.

11-04-2009, 08:48 AM	#7
eculmone Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 737 Gallery: eculmone Stats: 200/147/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: November 2003	Hmmmmm? three cups veggies? The salads were small? U may have gone over your carbs if you just started? Actually, I and most I know had the opposite effect. Constipation??? Also most women who just have babies get into gall bladder trouble, possibly too much fat? Without knowing your exact food it's hard to tell. Can you post your menu?

11-04-2009, 08:56 AM	#9
travelgirl77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CT, but Texan in my heart Posts: 44 Gallery: travelgirl77	Thanks Rob-Good to know! My Menu: B: 2 eggs, 3 slices centur cut bacon, water L: 1 Cup lettuce mix, 1/4 C celery, 1 TB pepper, 8 slices cucumber, 1 TB onion, with 1 TB dressing. 2 steak-ums with 1 TB cheese, water D: 1 Cup lettuce mix, 1/4 C celery, 1 TB pepper, 8 slices cucumber. 1/2 C ground beef mixed with Linda's taco seasoning with 1 TB cheese, water S: 2 slices roast beef I know my carbs are okay because I plugged it into fitday.

11-04-2009, 09:06 AM	#10
eculmone Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 737 Gallery: eculmone Stats: 200/147/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: November 2003	Sounds good. Hang in there. Possibly check out Atkins nutritionists on this board, if you don't settle down. Good luck

11-04-2009, 09:12 AM	#11
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19,562 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 198/194/155 Start Date: 10-26-09	YOUR daily food intake is fine... just like I stated above... give your body a few days to adjust - GOOD LUCK

11-04-2009, 09:27 AM	#12
OurLuvsFromAbove Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 4,564 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 180/137.6/130 (orig 227) 5'8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now..	I agree just give it a few days.... your menu seems great...

11-04-2009, 09:37 AM	#13
chiody Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL - (I'M TOP LEFT) Posts: 430 Gallery: chiody Stats: 225/157/165 6'0" T2Diabetes 20+yrs. NO MEDS 19+yrs WOE: VLC Bernstein inspired HbA1C 5.7 9/09 Start Date: 10/2008 (PRIOR 19+yrs. high carb/low sat. fat)	Hang in there, time is on your side, body will adjust to new regimen sooner than you think. Expect the effects of ketosis soon though.....

11-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#14
Looweewoo MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,332 Blog Entries: 25 Gallery: Looweewoo Stats: 420/335/325/250 - 6'2" WOE: Carnivore / T2 Diabetic Start Date: Restart 10/17/2009 The best is yet to come!	I'm not very knowledgeable on this, but I've heard it talked about and it seems to fit.... Yeast die-off? Maybe someone who knows about this can comment or maybe it's not applicable at all.

11-04-2009, 02:16 PM	#15
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 12,206 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/136.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	When I first started, about a month into it, I was at work and got SO ill. Violently ill. Lasted about 2 days. I had this happen a couple of times. I think it was my metabolism shifting to a dietary fat burning metabo vs the carb burning metabo it had been used to. Bod purging out all the refined crap carbs it was used to being fueled on. I embraced it, and kept right on moving!!

11-04-2009, 02:20 PM	#16
travelgirl77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CT, but Texan in my heart Posts: 44 Gallery: travelgirl77	Thank you for all of the feedback and encouragement. I will persevere.

11-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#17
texastigerlily Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 561 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: texastigerlily Stats: 221/193/120 WOE: 20 below carbs a day	Iceburg lettuce can irritate the stomach, especially for people w/IBS. You might not have it as far as you know, but a lot of people have it and don't realize it. I had it for about 5 years before I was finally diagnosed. Cut the lettuce and see if it helps.