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Hi All

Everyone seems to advise me to avoid eating carbs, but the main food that I can eat without causing major discomfort is Pasta.< /p>

Does anybody else have this problem and can anybody help with any suggestions?

Many thanks

Cherie

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I'm not sure if you are being advised not to eat carbs because some, like soft bread, cause blockage problems.....or because they believe in the low/no carb eating plans.

I do believe, because we can eat so little once we reach proper restriction, that we should eat our Protein first, then work on some carbs from whole grains and vegetables.

Here is what I have in my "Health" file concerning carbohydrates:

Energy - Some body tissues rely solely on glucose (carbohydrate) for energy. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) recommend 130 grams of carbohydrate daily to provide adequate energy for normal body functioning.

Brain - PowerGlucose (carbohydrate) is the preferred fuel for the brain. Get smart…eat carbs.

Muscle Power - Carbohydrate can produce energy three times faster than fat to support the energy needed for physical activity. Muscles prefer glucose (carbohydrate) for intense activity.

Weight Control - Weight loss is achieved by altering the energy balance equation—either decreasing caloric intake or increasing physical activity. Long-term weight management is difficult on a lowcarbohydrate diet because of the limited food choices. In addition, some products are made “low carb” by substituting wheat Protein or soy and nut flours. These substitutions are high in protein and fat, resulting in a similar, or even higher, caloric content than their “high carb” counterparts. They also often cost more.

Decrease Dehydration and Constipation - Each gram of carbohydrate stored by the body has 3 grams of Water stored with it. The initial rapid weight loss that can occur with low carbohydrate diets is due to this Water loss, not fat loss. Continued low carbohydrate consumption leads to continued loss of stored water that can lead to dehydration.

Low carbohydrate diets also are low in Fiber. Dehydration plus low Fiber intake equals constipation.

Decrease Heart Disease Risk - A low-carbohydrate, low-fiber diet is high in animal protein, cholesterol, and saturated fat. This type of diet increases risk of heart disease.

Decrease Cancer Risk - Fruits and vegetables, which contain carbohydrates, also contain antioxidants and phytochemicals. These components of fruits and vegetables appear to prevent cancer.

Decrease Blood Pressure - Fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates and minerals—such as potassium, Calcium, and magnesium—which decrease risk for high blood pressure.

Calcium Counts - High protein intakes over time can increase the loss of calcium in the urine. Calcium loss can increase the risk of kidney stones and osteoporosis. In addition, many low-carbdiets restrict milk because of its carbohydrate content.

Tastes Good! - Carbohydrates, including Cereal, bread, pastas, rice, fruits, and vegetables add variety and flavor!

Carol

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You are only a few days out so I assume you are in the mushies stage. Most mushies are high in carbs but that's all right at this point....you've got to eat and you've got to eat mushies, so don't worry about your calorie intake or the carbs right now. When you get to the 'real dea' stage, you'll want to cut out all white carbs (Pasta, potatoes, white bread, corn) and keep your carb count down. Right now, just concentrate on getting well, healing your tummy, getting your fluids, getting in the Protein you can, and not damaging yourself with things you don't need right now.

Best wishes!!

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Well I think low carb is bollocks and I"m nearly to my goal weight. It really depends, low carb does work well for some people but is totally unecessary for others. A meat heavy diet with no grain products (when you're also limited in the amount of vegies you can get through) is a good way to give yourself bowel cancer and heart disease, but it seems to be a popular thing in may parts of the world.

I reckon stick with low GI wholegrain carbs and cut out the processed white stuff and that's all you really need to worry about.

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If you can not eat hard Proteins then you are too tight. Consider having a tad of fill removed. With the band in place you shouldalways be able to eat your hard proteins. maybe got from the 7.5 to 7 and you wil lstill have good retriction but beable to eat solids and still loseweight. Having just a little removed can make a big difference. We bandsters were told to eat our 60 grams of prtoein a day, if you are not doing that, you will lose lean muscle mass which will make you flabby. Not to mention only eating carbs will slow down the weight loss eventually. Carbs crave more carbs it is a proven fact. Proten curbs the hunger and helps burn the fat. Carbs are ok but Protein first, and there is other ways of getting your carbs in then with Pasta, many frutis and veggies have carbs.

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