How Many Carbs?

[KateClivex 15]

Hi everyone! I am pre-op with surgery scheduled for May 1st. I am not all that familiar with low carb diets... can you give me an idea of how many carbs you eat per day? I assume this increases as you increase your calories?

I know that you need good carbs, and I don't think that carbs are demons. But I have heard that reduced carbs reduces cravings of sugary foods and other high carb foods.

I would love to hear your thoughts!

[@RealScoobyDoo 94]

I'm 2 weeks post op and am getting about 50-75 carbs a day. I use the LoseIt! App to track. I was getting much less and felt like crap so I increased them. Almost all my carbs are still from the milk I mix with my shakes.

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[amytug 996]

I'm 6 weeks out and I seem to stay around 60 or under. I was going to aim for 20 or under but that's REALLY hard. Somehow, I could eat less carbs pre sleeve on Atkins induction . Not sure what's going on.

Anyway. I feel pretty good.

[wcn1970 239]

Carbs from fruit and veggies shouldn't count once you are off any special diet for healing. After that you get to play the no added sugars games and chasing your protien intake. In all honesty carbs aren't going or shouldn't be a concern if you are eating how you should. Take good advantage of these NUTs and get the diet right for you.

[rachel marie 42]

I am getting ready to start solids on Friday! My plan is to eat my Protein, then my veggies before I even think about trying to add a starch. I get most my carbs daily from fat free milk, Greek yogurt and fat free cottage cheese. These things feel safe for me so I will continue to consume as a snack and protein supplement!

[MzMeka 13]

I was sleeved on 4/1/13. I was given the following guidelines:

A diet consisting of 600-800 calories, 70-75 grams of Protein, 40-60 grams of carbs and 20-30 grams

of fat should be the goal for the first 6 months.