The woman was told that she should go on a low-carb, high fat diet in order to lose weight after giving birth. She was advised to eat 20 grams of carbs per day in order to lose weight. A medium-sized potato has about 20 carbohydrates. The woman is now suffering from a rare condition as the result of the extreme dieting.
The woman lost nine pounds on the diet, but she ended up with ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a life-threatening condition that is often seen in people who suffer