Fat intake

[reboundlife2014 9]

ok listen im going on 5 weeks post op tomorrow and i hear everyone talking about sugar intake and Protein intake and carb intake my curiouse question is whats the limit on fat intake when it comes to a whole meal, yes i do know less fat is better for you but what is you limit as to how much u will eat or we should eat per meal

[James Marusek 5,244]

I had a RNY 18 months ago. During the first stage of post-surgery, in the stage where you are losing weight, they discourage you from consuming fats. Therefore many of the food recommendations are low-fat foods. The rationale is to maximize weight loss. But I think another consideration is because fats can cause dumping syndrome. I didn't find this hard to do because after the RNY, fats became tasteless. I loved to eat crab legs dipped in butter, but after surgery, they were horrible and tasteless and butter only made them less appealing.

When you reach the second stage, a maintenance stage, it seems that they desire that you consume a balance mixture of Protein, carbs and fats. This is not spelled out in the instruction book. Because I have been in maintenance stage for 11 months now, I have intentionally included fats in my diet. I have transitioned off low fat meats. I include homemade whip cream in my coffee. I have even started including bacon with my morning eggs. Fats have the ability to drive away hunger. Thus far I have not seen my weight loss suffer by the inclusion of fats back into my diet. But I strictly avoid processed sugar which is one of my weaknesses.

[reboundlife2014 9]

thanks alot bud i was just curiouse about it is all

[Mayaresearchmom 104]

My daily limits are as follows:

Proteins 60 to 80 grams a day, but I stick closer to the 60 gram limit

Carbs no more than 100 grams a day

Fats no more than 30 grams a day, with at least 10 grams of "good" fats at one meal.

[reboundlife2014 9]

Thanks may thats what i was looking for it helps guide me im 5 weeks along