going back to low carbing after 2 surgeries

momofallgirls · 10-27-2005, 11:36 PM

Hello:
I have been low carbing since May 2003. I had lost 65 lbs. I had hernia surgery on June 29, 2005 and heart surgery on September 16, 2005. I noticed that being in the hospital was very hard staying on low carb. Everyone was telling me i needed the carbs. Since I havent been able to cook and go get my own food I dont have much of a choice. In the past 3 weeks I have gained 10 pounds. Doctor said it might be fluids but I feel terrible. I have worked hard to keep my weight off. Before my surgery I was trying to get the whole family- 4 girls and a husband- to start eating better but since my surgery they are back to eating bad again. I really want to get back to low carbing but I am not able to exercise. The most I can walk is 15 minutes 2 x's daily. I start my cardiac therapy on November 7, 2005. I am also taking medication called toprol to slow down my heart which I wasn't taking before. Any advice on how to get started.
Would appreciate any support!

Mom of all girls

zeraspride · 10-28-2005, 06:07 AM

Hi Mom! Welcome to the Beach! You have had a lot of health problems lately.

to you. Don't worry about not being able to exercise much. I don't think it's a big deal especially in the beginning. I don't recall working out until my second month on the program and I lost about 22 pounds the first month.

This program is very doable but of course you should check with your doctors first and make sure that doing the Phase 1 strict program is going to be okay. Once you get the go ahead from them, you can just jump right in. The sticky's at the top of the forum page list the Phase 1 foods that are allowed with sample menus I believe, if you don't have the book.

Post here often for support and encouragement. We would love to support you on your journey to good health. My hubby eats the SBD way with me but never could quite get our teen son to get on program all the way and now that he has his own job he eats terribly but he's 18 and it's his choice. Anyway, you can do this for you and your family and we're here for you when you need us!

vessel of prayer · 10-28-2005, 08:42 AM

Best wishes to you.
Sheila

justmarvi · 10-28-2005, 08:45 AM

and

Mom! We're here for support and wish you well!

Marva

redqueen · 10-28-2005, 08:49 AM

Mom! This might well be one of the best decisions you could make for your health! We're here to help you all we can!

Hoping to get to know you better, Chris

10-27-2005, 11:36 PM	#1
momofallgirls Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: california Posts: 2 Gallery: momofallgirls WOE: atkins-thinking of checking south beach Start Date: may 2003	going back to low carbing after 2 surgeries Hello: I have been low carbing since May 2003. I had lost 65 lbs. I had hernia surgery on June 29, 2005 and heart surgery on September 16, 2005. I noticed that being in the hospital was very hard staying on low carb. Everyone was telling me i needed the carbs. Since I havent been able to cook and go get my own food I dont have much of a choice. In the past 3 weeks I have gained 10 pounds. Doctor said it might be fluids but I feel terrible. I have worked hard to keep my weight off. Before my surgery I was trying to get the whole family- 4 girls and a husband- to start eating better but since my surgery they are back to eating bad again. I really want to get back to low carbing but I am not able to exercise. The most I can walk is 15 minutes 2 x's daily. I start my cardiac therapy on November 7, 2005. I am also taking medication called toprol to slow down my heart which I wasn't taking before. Any advice on how to get started. Would appreciate any support! Mom of all girls

10-28-2005, 06:07 AM	#2
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	Hi Mom! Welcome to the Beach! You have had a lot of health problems lately. to you. Don't worry about not being able to exercise much. I don't think it's a big deal especially in the beginning. I don't recall working out until my second month on the program and I lost about 22 pounds the first month. This program is very doable but of course you should check with your doctors first and make sure that doing the Phase 1 strict program is going to be okay. Once you get the go ahead from them, you can just jump right in. The sticky's at the top of the forum page list the Phase 1 foods that are allowed with sample menus I believe, if you don't have the book. Post here often for support and encouragement. We would love to support you on your journey to good health. My hubby eats the SBD way with me but never could quite get our teen son to get on program all the way and now that he has his own job he eats terribly but he's 18 and it's his choice. Anyway, you can do this for you and your family and we're here for you when you need us! __________________ Lisa My story: Lost 109 pounds on SBD (2003); gained 60pounds back - restarted SBD 11/1/08 Minigoals: 207 199 174 GOAL: 160 What about now? What about today? What if you're making me all that I was meant to be? . . . Baby, before it's too late; What about now? Daughtry

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10-28-2005, 08:42 AM	#3
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	Best wishes to you. Sheila

10-28-2005, 08:45 AM	#4
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	and Mom! We're here for support and wish you well! Marva

10-28-2005, 08:49 AM	#5
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 761 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/243/170 WOE: Stella Style Start Date: 12/28/06	Mom! This might well be one of the best decisions you could make for your health! We're here to help you all we can! Hoping to get to know you better, Chris