How many carbs

[nicunurse 2]

How many carbs do you try to stay under each day. I wasn't given a certain number and just want to make sure I am in the right ballpark with carbs. I am 2 weeks post op on full liquids/ purée.

[barrbdoll 287]

I can only speak from my experience... At 2 weeks post-op you should be worried about getting in your nutrients and that's it.. Whether it's from soft foods, purees, etc.. I am over 10 months out and I have never once counted carbs.. I'm down 129lbs... When I was 2 weeks out I was eating things like mashed potatoes, baked potato Soup, grits etc.. pretty much all carbs but the amounts are so small and frequent that your metabolism should speed up which makes the weight come off.

Hope this helps!! If you still feel the need to watch your carbs then speak with your surgeon of nutritionist for direction.

Good Luck!

[nicunurse 2]

Thanks! I guess I jus want to do everything right! I have read people's post talking about carbs, so just wasn't sure! Thanks

[mizzzliza 113]

I hated the first few weeks after surgery when everything was cream this and liquid that. Felt like I was just stuffing myself with carbs! I don't exactly count my carbs but I only eat low carb stuff most of the time to keep them on the low side. I found carbsmart yogurt from Kroger that has 8 G Protein and 4g carbs. Tastes way better than Greek yogurt to me so that's my Breakfast most days. The rest of the day the meals center on protein so the amount I get in other foods is negligible. I'm almost 7 weeks out.

[TheGamer 406]

My guidelines are to stay under 100g of carbs a day, so they're pretty liberal. I honestly just try to stick with my primary guidelines, but I admit to deliberately putting carbs in my diet on occasion, though I try to stick with healthy carbs like whole grains rather than sugars or processed carbs.

[barrbdoll 287]

You are going to get suggestions and advice from all over place.. LOL We all have different experiences... I have always known what I needed to eat in order to lose weight... My issue before surgery was control... and yes.. I probably ate some things that I shouldn't have eaten BUT.... the beauty of this surgery is the fact that it has given me what I didn't have before.. C O N T R O L!!! I enjoy pretty much the same foods as I enjoyed before.. Just very small portions... Now granted.. I do lead with Protein first which definitely fills you up faster but I also enjoy my carbs. I can eat rice, Pasta, etc.. but I do so in moderation. If I crave a cookie I eat a cookie... The difference is that before surgery I would eat 8-10 oreos... Now I have one or two and am completely satisfied. I make better choices because I now eat to fuel my body versus out or boredom.

My philosophy is this..... I didn't have this surgery to be on a diet for the rest of my life.. For the past 20 years I have counted points, carbs, exercised 5-6 days of week, etc... to only lose at the most 40 lbs before plateauing... My body was just too comfortable being fat and I needed to do something drastic to shock it into losing weight.

Because of this surgery I have finally won my weight loss battle! My surgeon says I was the "perfect" candidate and honestly... my entire experience has been pretty easy and nothing short of amazing!!!

I LOVE MY SLEEVE!! Best decision I have ever made and best money I ever spent!!!

[revolutionaryass 0]

My nutritionist told me not to worry about calories, fat, carbohydrates, etc. Just be sure you're getting your daily Protein in. MyFitnessPal.com gave me numbers based on my height and weight and I am under those numbers everyday even though I am not counting.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I carried a lot of weight in my stomach area before getting sleeved. By eating a low carb diet for post op, I believe that losing the visceral fat around my stomach was much easier. I did not eat any carbs that were not already part of my high Protein diet except for carbs found in the light soy milk I drink. Everyone is certainly free to eat in the manner that suits them, but I have found eating between 20-30 carbs a day, perhaps less, has really helped. Keep in mind I eat a fairly restricted diet that might not be suitable for everyone.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

I've been a low carber for forever so counting carbs is second nature to me. Your first count should be your Protein, always. Within the first month or so post op, you should be building your daily Protein intake to your surgeon's recommended level for you-- typically between 60 and 80 grams per day. We are always instructed to get our Proteins in first and then add carbs... and by carbs, I assume most doctors mean fibrous carbs-- leafy green vegetables and the like. A lot of people can't handle bread or rice post surgery... it just doesn't seem likely that my doctor wants me to have baked chicken breast and then back fill with buttetry Pasta. The most I indulged in was refried Beans which are starchy but have a lot of protein.

As you get further along, you may want to keep your eye on your calories, carbs and fat as they relate to your protein. While I enjoy beef and pork more than chicken, those tend to be higher in calories, which puts me above a calorie level that is optimal for losing for ME. Tracking what you eat is essential for control as well as for seeing what works with your body. You might see a great result from eating 800 to 1000 calories as opposed to 600 to 800 calories. You also might not see any detrimental effect from eating breads, pastas and rice. It's all about finding the sweet spot... and that's going to be different for every person.

For right now, through about week 4ish, concentrate on Proteins, getting in all your liquids and moving through the post op phases as your surgeon recommends. I didn't worry much about that stuff until i was fully eating solid foods, around 5 or 6 weeks out.

[Geminidrive 389]

I'm a bit over 4 months post-op. For me I try to get in 50 or less carbs per day. Typically I get my largest concentration of carbs in the morning for breakfast and spread the rest out over the day. There are of course days when my carb allowance is more that the 50grams. I say find a plan that works for you.

[nicunurse 2]

Thanks everyone!! I am ready to be at the point where this all comes natural and is my new normal! I am so glad to have made this decision! Wish I could have made it sooner!

[long2912 8]

I absolutely agree!!????

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[sxynana 44]

Is this net carbs?

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