Following a Ketogenic Diet After Bariatric Surgery

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)   Where to follow Kirk:   Twitter Bariatric Carnivore If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!