Need some infos about macros

[Vanessa Correal 11]

HI! I wanted to know what are the max/recommended amount of fat, sugar/carbs, sodium, Protein, etc. we should have in our food ? Like what's the max i can have in one day or one meal/snack ? Or should I have ...? Waiting on an answer from my nutrition team but I need ya'll help meanwhile.

[catwoman7 11,212]

It depends on the surgeon. Most seem to recommend 60-80 grams of Protein, but as for the rest, it varies a lot. Not many have requirements for fat. As far as carbs, some surgeons have their patients on low carb (or ultra low carb) plans, others have patients on more balanced plans.

[Spinoza 1,383]

I honestly got no recommendations at all from my team. Just textures and a suggested set of menus for each stage. I learned everything here! Turned out OK for me despite the lack of information because people here helped me. I hope you do similarly well OP!

[NickelChip 1,223]

I've been told my eventual goal will be 3 meals per day, 20-25g Protein per meal, which is equal to 3-4 oz cooked meat (palm size/deck of cards). After protein, I should prioritize non-starchy vegetables, followed by fruit, followed by starchy veg and grains, which are limited to 1/2 c portion. My program avoids giving specific macros because everyone is different and also I think to get away from dieting mentality. I was told to space meals 4-6 hours apart and avoid snacking (this is for after the early stages when you need to eat more frequently). Basically, when your appetite starts to return, stick with the limits of 20-25g protein and 1/2 c starch/grain, and eat as much non-starchy veg and fruit as you like until you feel satisfied (instead of taking bigger meat and starch portions as we might be tempted to do). Oh, and choose low-fat or non-fat options when available and stay away from added sugar. They're okay with stevia and sucralose but frown on sugar alcohols.

[ms.sss 15,603]

it really depends on what ur goals are...

rapid weight loss? sustained weight loss? maintenance? muscle building? fat loss? carb reduction? fats loading?

anyway...i used the following calculator to determine my optimal macros based on a modified Keto diet (kinda like Atkins II, sorta). it worked for me until it didn't...the macros i was aiming to maintain was really not sustainable (for me) in the long run.

im 5+years post op now and don't look at macros anymore (haven't done so since year 2)...now i just keep an eye on total calories (no matter how they are comprised).

i've been able to maintain below goal weight this entire time just on maintaining a caloric limit alone....but thats just me...ymmv.

but anyway, here is the calculator:

https://www.ruled.me/keto-calculator/

good luck! ❤️

[Vanessa Correal 11]

4 hours ago, ms.sss said:

it really depends on what ur goals are...

rapid weight loss? sustained weight loss? maintenance? muscle building? fat loss? carb reduction? fats loading?

anyway...i used the following calculator to determine my optimal macros based on a modified Keto diet (kinda like Atkins II, sorta). it worked for me until it didn't...the macros i was aiming to maintain was really not sustainable (for me) in the long run.

im 5+years post op now and don't look at macros anymore (haven't done so since year 2)...now i just keep an eye on total calories (no matter how they are comprised).

i've been able to maintain below goal weight this entire time just on maintaining a caloric limit alone....but thats just me...ymmv.

but anyway, here is the calculator:

https://www.ruled.me/keto-calculator/

good luck! ❤️

I'm on my second week post op, in my puree stage right now. It's just that I,m buying groceries and I'M trying to keep an eye on the calories, Proteins, sugar and fat but i'm not about the limits. I'm kind of confused at this point. Also, i'm not really counting my macros, i just want to be able to have an idea about what I eat while learning to eat healthy and in a balanced way again.