Carbs

Hi everyone! I have quite an extensive weight loss binder from my program but I cannot find anywhere where it tell me how many grams of carbs I should be having daily. In the starchy section, it includes breads, pastas, potatoes, crackers etc...just saying between 3 and 5 servings a day. 

I am 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery, but I dont know where I should be keeping my carbs at/under. I havent had anything crazy, except for once, but I just want to be sure.

Thanks!

Nikki

My NUT said no calorie or carb counting. Only protein. She said if I'm doing protein first, then I'll be okay. I know every surgeon is different. Could your Dr have a similar plan and that's why it's nit in your binder??

My doc said the same!

Fill that tiny sleeve with protein and veggies and you won't have room for anything else.

Check with your surgeon's office for clarification. I have to say, though, that they must be looking at VERY small grain portions if they think you'll be able to eat 4-5 per day.

My surgeon's plan expects me to get in 75g of protein per day, then divide the rest of my calories roughly in half between fat and healthy carbs. (Fruit, veg & whole grains)

I don't actually count carb grams, but rather focus on getting in my water, protein and fibre, and working toward 25-30 grams of fat. If you're doing well of water, protein, fibre and fat - and keeping your calories where they should be, the carbs will fall into line.

All that was said before me is true.

Every Doc is different...so you HAVE to call and ask.

Mine did a different plan of no more than 5 g of sugar in anything...but that didn't include fruits or veggies.

BUT since I've been here (11 months) I do what I learned here ( and my NUT is fine with this because I DID ask first) and that is: low end=20 grams- high end=40 grams.

HOWEVER= ALL FOCUS SHOULD BE ON PROTEIN AND WATER ...carbs last.

Call YOUR team and get their info.

Peace

~Deb

I can only reiterate what Deb just said:  protein and water are the focus!  My surgeon doesn't even want me asking about calories BUT he does want me to keep my carbs to 40 or below and my protein at 80 or higher.   I find with those parameters that my calories naturally fall anywhere from 650-800 per day.  It sometimes goes a little higher if I'm throwing in some avocado or a higher fat item but 90% of the time I'm in that range.