Can a Bariatric Patient Do Keto? The Risks, Modifications, and Expert Recommendations
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Over 50% of bariatric surgery patients ask about the ketogenic diet, and while it's a popular weight-loss method, a strict high-fat, low-carb approach is not typically recommended for post-operative patients. The reasons stem from a dramatic change in digestive physiology that necessitates a different nutritional strategy to ensure healing, prevent complications, and achieve sustainable long-term success.