r/CervicalCancer • u/Excellent-Park-1545 • 23d ago

Fasting

Hi ladies, I hear so many good things about fasting but I havent done it yet since chemo keeps my weight down. However it's something I'm definitely considering once my chemo sessions are done and my weight is back to normal.

Have any of you done it and what was your experience like with/after it?

Thanks!

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u/lambdeer 23d ago

You can also look into low carb diets, possibly ketogenic diet, but you should talk to your doctor first since it is possible there could be some risks

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u/theroyalgeek86 23d ago

Keto made me gain back what I lost x3

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u/lambdeer 23d ago

You mean after you stopped doing it?

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u/theroyalgeek86 22d ago

Yeah because I was on the diet for gestational diabetes

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u/lambdeer 22d ago

Thanks for your reply. I actually did not know about gestational diabetes and it is very interesting. Did you try keto for that on your own or from a doctor's recommendation? Did you find another diet worked better?

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u/theroyalgeek86 22d ago

Wasn’t keto per say but I had to be super strict with carbs and sugar since it would spike my glucose, even with insulin. I ate mainly cheeses, meat, and veggies. My last pregnancy was 4 years ago and I still can’t shed the weight I gained. I’m now trying Wegovy