ketones/fats? possible tmi...

[stellawasadiver]

well, im putting my hand up for possibly the most bizarre question ever asked on the board, but...
is it possible to see ketones or fats in your urine?
i ask because (oh dear god, i cant believe i am admitting to this)... whenever i go to pee theres always these tiny kind of... crystally kind of things in the water (kill me, kill me now). its not like i can feel them coming out or anything but like, theyre there and i can see them. the toilets at work have these super duper heavy strength neon lights that makes everything look hideously bright, but the light allows me to see... things... floating in the water. (argh!!) did i really just say this on the board?

yes, yes i did.

[cleochatra]

Re: ketones/fats? possible tmi...

Yes, it's not unusual! It's very normal. You're ok!


Please don't be afraid to ask questions like that. They are going to help someone else.

[stellawasadiver]

Re: ketones/fats? possible tmi...

thank you cleo... most appreciated. im normal - woo hoo!
i should feel OK talking about this stuff if its going to help someone else but talking about my peeing in a public arena just doesnt feel right. heh. thank you though, youve been such a help!!

[Moochiecat]

Re: ketones/fats? possible tmi...

Please do go see your doctor if you are still bothered by this....when in doubt, check it out, as I always say!

I thought your question was going to be about neon yellow pee!! We hear that one once in a while and I think that was one of the first questions I asked when I first arrived here. If you do see this, it's because of the B vitamins in your supplement, and it's normal.

Please don't be shy to ask anything..we cover everything from neon pee to constipation and how to alleviate it here..it's all part of life, right?
If you have any delicate questions, you can also join the Womens Forum and ask them there.

[stellawasadiver]

Re: ketones/fats? possible tmi...

thank you moochie. miss cleo has put my mind at ease by telling me this is normal, so no rush trips to the doctor just yet. i just assumed everything would be micrscopic, you know? like... it was the last thing i expected. i cant find ketosticks anywhere here in australia, so im going by the little signs to let me know im in ketosis. i guess this is another one to add to the list.
ps your progress pics look incredible! what an inspiration you are...

[Moochiecat]

Re: ketones/fats? possible tmi...

Thanks!
I never used the ketostix...I'm too cheap to buy something just to pee on it and throw it away...lol (oh...well, yes...I do buy toilet paper, but well, you know...)
I just trusted that if I was following all the Rules and eating correctly off the Acceptable Foods list that there was no reason for me not to be in ketosis..and 50 pounds later, that seems to be true.
But it's totally up to you...I say save your money for all the new clothes you'll need!