carbs.. when are they allowed?

[dacosta.juli 0]

i had gastric sleeve on 10/14 and i am craving potatoes...wanted to know when everyone else was allowed carbs?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It depends on your medical team's recommendations. The rule of thumb is Protein, then veg, then carbs but many are allowed mashed potatoes once they get to the soft food stage.

Edited November 23, 2014 by Blerdgirl

[tawnya71 37]

I was sleeved 9/23 ,I've had mashed.potatoes a couple of times, couple of bites, try to get in Protein first, but still allow for couple bites of starch once a week maybe. I have found at 8 weeks out I can eat most anything but not a lot of any thing

[EllieMae 10]

I was sleeved 9/23 ,I've had mashed.potatoes a couple of times, couple of bites, try to get in Protein first, but still allow for couple bites of starch once a week maybe. I have found at 8 weeks out I can eat most anything but not a lot of any thing

So, how was your tummy at 3 weeks? I'm having an awful time with mine. Nothing seems to set well except liquids. I can deal with the discomfort if I have hope that I will be able to eat most anything at 8 wks.

[tawnya71 37]

Yes give it time, your tummy needs at least 6 weeks to recover..Don't push much at 3 weeks. I was JUST trying soft at 3 weeks

[tawnya71 37]

tuna and refried Beans were my best friends at 3 weeks

[jstrong630 51]

i had gastric sleeve on 10/14 and i am craving potatoes...wanted to know when everyone else was allowed carbs?

I've had potatoes alot, when my sleeve has been angry they are one of the few things that I have handled,with no problems at all. But like all things now, eat in moderation

[Kindle 8,667]

I did mix unflavored Protein Powder in mashed potatoes during my pureed stage. But overall, I avoided all white carbs (potatoes, rice, bread) until I was at goal. And even now they are a rare thing....maybe 2-3 times/month. (but ask me again after this Thursday ???? )

[nikki9 70]

I've been living on mashed potatoes and Protein powder during my puree stage. In addition to tuna and refried Beans.

I probably will not be eating mashed potatoes after I am able to eat other foods.

[built2livenotexist 119]

I was able to have potatoes during pureed stage. I use the tiny Yukon gold potatoes an boil and mash them myself; no butter or milk and I limit myself to an ounce or less and only after my Protein. As for Pasta, rice and bread..none of that until 6 months post-op per my instructions.

[jerij 19]

My doc says no potatoes or corn or carbs (doesn't include healthy beans) till goal. Carbs slow or stop weight loss

[dupexi 26]

I'm 3 weeks out on Thursday, I've been mainly still on Protein Shakes and broth, but I've added some cottage cheese successfully. Tried a soft egg, no dice. Thinking about trying some yogurt.

[Galaxy Girl 68]

My program does not encourage carbs until goal is met. I am 3 months out and I have had carbs on occasions. My NUT said the carbs slow down the weight loss.

[alwaysvegas 702]

My program does not encourage carbs until goal is met. I am 3 months out and I have had carbs on occasions. My NUT said the carbs slow down the weight loss.

My nutritionist's sentiments exactly. I try to keep my carbs under 40 net per day. I'm a carb addict, so it's best that I just avoid them altogether.

As mentioned earlier...everything in moderation.