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Well, I haven't weighed in for months. I fell and hit my head on 11/06 and suffered a concussion. I've been laid up with it, unable to do much of anything without bringing on a wicked headache. So, I've been a couch potato, a shut in. I need and am enjoying the peace and quiet, but my weight has ballooned. Carb creep. I've craved carbs and eaten enough of them to set in a steady gain. I'm ready to put a stop to that. I am wondering how a ketogenic diet will do for concussion recovery. I need to manage both weight loss and the brain injury.
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223.4 lb
Lost so far: 56.6 lb.
Still to go: 23.4 lb.
Diet followed poorly.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 15 January 2018:
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1304 kcal
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Fat: 98.09g | Prot: 77.38g | Carb: 30.09g.
Breakfast: Egg, Gorgonzola Cheese, Butter, Albertsons Heavy Whipping Cream. Lunch: Mixed Salad Greens, Swiss Cheese, Cod Liver Fish Oil, Sour Cream, Bell Peppers, Cucumber (with Peel), Swiss Cheese, Wegmans Thin Sliced Ham. Dinner: Sunflower Oil, Broccoli, Sweet Red Peppers, Pork Chops (Top Loin, Boneless). Snacks/Other: Trader Joe's Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk. more...
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gaining 0.7 lb a week
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Oh you poor thing - that was a bit more than concussion I think. I've no idea about whether keto will be the best diet for you but I do sincerely wish you a speedy recovery. Take care.
15 Jan 18 by member: Doobrie
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Thanks, Doobrie. When the symptoms persist, it's called Post Concussive Syndrome or PCS. It happens in about 15% of concussions.
15 Jan 18 by member: erikahollister
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So sorry Erika and welcome back. I would use keto for a little bit to ramp up burning fat for fuel. I would them focus on IF afterwards (because it will be easier after being fat adapted ) for healing because of the benefits of autophagy. We are here for you..
15 Jan 18 by member: chesgreen
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Ketogenic diet is anti inflammatory It should be great for any injuries that cause inflammation. I started mine after diagnosed with cancer. I’ve lost 30 pounds since November 8th. I also threw out all artificial sweeteners ad right away loss 6 pounds of fluid my leg used to swell but not anymore
15 Jan 18 by member: Gramma Dolly
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I agree with Gramma Dolly, Keto is an anti-inflame type of diet, but you do not have to go at it full bore for it to help. Cutting sugar, grains and dairy down to very small amounts will certainly help. Glad to hear you are getting better, and hope you have a full recovery soon! We are here for you.
15 Jan 18 by member: BigBelle
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sorry about that but now you can get back on track
15 Jan 18 by member: I am adored
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since I started eating keto, all the swelling in my legs has disappeared, as I tell everyone, I believe its always a good idea for everyone to discuss dieting with their Dr, I am under the care of weight loss Doctors, and staff Every ones chemical makeup differs to some extent! Or their other maladies... Good luck, Erika!
15 Jan 18 by member: alan tyler
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Hang in there Erika, there is hope. I'm was very close sedentary and I've lost 41 pounds in 8 weeks. I'm not starving myself either and I have more energy. My doctor approves of Keto and celebrates my weight loss with me. Limit your carb intake and you'll watch the lb's drop off. You can do this.
15 Jan 18 by member: DS107
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Welcome back, Erika....I am obviously not a physician but I would think Keto would be okay....it was originally used to treat epilepsy and now for all inflammatory diseases. I agree with Ches that you might want to hold off on IF for a bit. When in doubt check online with DietDoctor or Jason Jung's website. They are the experts. Hope you recover fully soon.
15 Jan 18 by member: 2227Gwen
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I agree with Alan about do speak with your doctor first
when we are ill or down from an injury we tend to allow any kind of comfort we can get to assist with our illness yep and it can be high carb laden foods.
Ive gained twice that much over a 3 yr period and I didn't have an injury like yours lol, I hope you feel better soon, here is to your journey to feeling better;)
15 Jan 18 by member: maxie4
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I agree with Alan about do speak with your doctor first
when we are ill or down from an injury we tend to allow any kind of comfort we can get to assist with our illness yep and it can be high carb laden foods.
Ive gained twice that much over a 3 yr period and I didn't have an injury like yours lol, I hope you feel better soon, here is to your journey to feeling better;)
15 Jan 18 by member: maxie4
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Thanks everyone. I've done some reading. Keto is generally acknowledged to be neuro-protective and anti-inflammatory, but not much research has been done on Keto and Traumatic Brain Injury. So, I'm my own guinea pig. I ate some healthy carbs, because that felt right in the beginning, and now I'm getting back to Keto. I'll see how that affects the concussion symptoms, and I'll let you all know how it goes.
15 Jan 18 by member: erikahollister
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Erika keto was an early discovery to aid epilepsy a brain disorder I wasnt sure if you were aware of this. I feel this would be a good choice for you! Good
Luck!
15 Jan 18 by member: 8Patty
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