How many carbs??

Hi All, I was just wondering how many carbs you all are eating each day. I am really concerned that I am getting in too many (I do like my pretzels ). Thanks for your help! ~Sherry~

Hi Sherry - My surgeon has a strict pre- and post-op program but I can't complain because he is very cautious and conservative AND most importantly the surgery went off without a hitch and I'm thrilled with my weight loss. Since surgery I have been on a daily program of 70 grams of protein and 30 grams of carbs. I eat no bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, beans or fruit. Of course I have my little slip ups here and there, but maybe only once a week or so. I also take the following vitamins: in the am: multivitamin, 2 Citracals, 1 Vitron with extra C; midday: multivitamin, 2 Citracals, B complex; night: multivitamin, 2 Citracals, acid reducer, 2 biotins. When I go for my 6-month appointment on Tuesday I'm going to ask about potassium because I have been getting leg cramps. When I reach my goal I'm for sure going back to my nutritionist for guidance. I'm so into the weight loss mode I think it will be a confusing and difficult transition into the maintenance mode. Hope this helps! I'm also interested to know what others are eating/not eating and what vitamins you all are taking? Hugs, Sandy (P.S. Also exercising five-six times a week!) 268/175/136 (5'2")

Sandy! You might want to check with your doctor about when you are taking your vitamins. I've been told not to take the multivitamin and calcium together. There can be a "binding" that happens and decreases absorption. Let us know what your labwork looks like! Maybe it's a bunch of hoopla! Beth -98

Sherry - WOW, thanks for mentioning that, I'll ask about that at my appointment on Tuesday. I had my bloodwork done this past Tuesday. Yikes, with all the vitamins I'm taking, how would I space it out to avoid taking the multi and the citracal together??? What do you take and WHEN??? Thanks! Sandy

Hey Sandy, I work nite shift so my routine is backwards from the rest of the world but here is my med schedule... 10 pm 2 calcium tabs 12 mdnight 1 flintstone, biotin, b12 2 am 2 calcium 6 am 1 flintstone, 1 b complex, 2 evening primrose (essential oils) By the time I get home all meds are done and I don't have to worry about it anymore. Days off are tuff to remember... I have signs posted all over ..."DID YOU TAKE YOUR VITAMINS???"