Following a Ketogenic Diet After Bariatric Surgery
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Have
you had bariatric surgery and are perhaps worried about the safety of
a ketogenic diet? Kirk Shelley suffered from type 2 diabetes which
almost left him blind. He has undergone bariatric surgery and adopted
a ketogenic lifestyle to maintain his weight loss and overall health.
He's got a very inspiring and interesting story and I know you'll
take something from this episode.
What we discussed:
- Kirk's background and why he chose bariatric surgery (1:39)
- The variations of bariatric surgery (3:47)
- Following a version of keto prior to undergoing surgery and the weight loss he experienced (5:44)
- Processed foods and high carbohydrate diets (8:12)
- The downsides and challenges of bariatric surgery (11:03)
- When he decided to follow keto post-surgery (18:39)
- A typical day of eating for him (19:16)
- His feelings on Ozempic (21:45)
- Carbohydrates as an addictive substance (27:31)
- Benefits of an elimination diet (33:26)
- Total food freedom (35:08)
- Weight training (41:08)
- Being a positive role model for his children (49:52)
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Written By
Robert Sikes
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