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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bulkbiker" data-source="post: 1688821" data-attributes="member: 219467">I was just reading through some pre bariatric surgery diet plans prompted by another thread and came across the advice from Guys and Thomas Hospital in London. They recommend reducing glycogen stores in the body before surgery and suggest various diets.I got to the end and read this with open mouthed amazement..."How will I feel while I am on this diet?As your body responds to the diet it releases ketones, which are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. These are released in the breath, urine and sweat – sometimes causing odour. You may also experience other symptoms such as thirst, and a slightly metallic taste in the mouth. In addition, you may also find that your appetite is suppressed after the first 3 - 4 days, meaning that you feel much less hungry than you would have expected. Some people report feeling a little light-headed in the first few days. Just make sure you are sticking to the plan and drinking plenty – this will pass. "They actually recommend getting into ketosis before the surgery.Is this the reason people get remission without weight loss after surgery.... because they are in ketosis?Should Prof Taylor be looking at a ketogenic diet rather than 800 cals?</blockquote>

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