Carb counting

[Maddie 9]

I notice that several members here watch their carb count closely after surgery. I was wondering why that is. Is it just to lose weight faster? Because if I went on a low carb diet for 6-12 months, I would lose lots of weight even without the sleeve.

[Tiffykins 673]

I did it because that was my surgeon's recommendation. I could lose with low carb, but could never keep it off. I wanted to maximize that window of opportunity that the sleeve affords us. Because now, all carbs are slider foods. I had to beat the carb monster early out, and I think it helps me avoid them now. I eat carbs, but I also don't over do them.

I only super low carbed it for 4 months, then gradually added back in healthier carb options. My weight loss did slow down, and once I hit goal, I added in a lot more complex and white carbs. My weightloss has been very sporadic over the last 5 months, and it definitely slowed down significantly.

For me, staying away from carbs early out, helped me not only lose weight, but lose those cravings, and major desires for carby foods. I still love them, but I know that I need Protein more than carbs. Pretty much, I wanted to lose quickly, get to goal, and then worry about maintenance. Plus, I wanted to set up good habits that would carry me a lifetime and not continue eating the same way that I got me up to 270lbs.

[Maddie 9]

Thanks Tiff, that helped me understand.