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Re: question (a little long)
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 02 Aug 2000 22:20:08 -0400
Rachelle...
>From experience, eat "normal" for at least 72 hours prior to fasting for the
tests...include all the carbs you normally would before you began your low-carb
lifestyle!!
Good Luck!
:-) Alexis
Rachelle wrote:
> Hello, ladies!
> I sat down to eat my lunch and I wondered, what exactly SHOULD I be
> eating? Last fall I was on a low-carb program, trying to lose weight,
> and I went off of it in January after an illness. While I was sick, I
> had no appetite. My husband was shoving light, brothy veggie soups and
> things at me trying to get me to eat. The craziest thing happened. The
> 23lbs. I had lost came back! I was hardly eating a thing! It makes no
> sense.
> Anyway, I lost my motivation and didn't try it again until about a month
> ago, but I lost it again after a big family gathering. After reading
> all these posts I'm re-motivated to try it again, but I just don't know
> if I should. I have an appointment on Sept. 6 with Dr. Glueck. I was
> told to fast for 12 hours before the test, but I was told that someone
> from their dietary staff would be counseling me that day, too. Now,
> FINALLY...my question: Would it we wiser for me to go ahead with the low
> carb thing or should I wait until the blood work has been done. After
> all this time waiting for some help, I don't want to mess anything up.
> Will a low carb diet mess up the tests that he will do? I would
> appreaciate any input.
>
> --
> Rachelle
>
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