I was told I didn't have to count carbs from leafy greens. But it's too much work to separate them out so I just count everything.

I am doing the following, so far, for the month of Feb:

............... Avg/Day ... Range
Calories: .... 850 .... 779 - 974
Carbs: ......... 40 g ..... 26 - 47
Fat: ............... 30 g .... 16 - 39
Protein: ..... 101 g ..... 80 - 112

My weight loss is like a stair-step with every other week being a 1 lb. loss, but my average is around 2-2.5 a week. I haven't stalled either.

I find have to watch my carbs because when I eat more of them, I start wanting more, but also because they make my overall calories for the day go too high.

But you are doing great, so I'd only worry about it if you think you are on a slippery slope with carbs.

I just went to see my NUT last week and was telling her the exact same thing.  I was telling her that I can eat a lot more.  She was saying I have to eat more.  My metabolism is increasing because all of the exercise.  As for your Carbs are these good carbs like vegetables and fruits, and whole grains or are they bad carbs?  I actually think that you are doing fantastic.  If you are taking in bad carbs just change them into good and you will be fine.

Aloha,

Asia

I also had my gallbladder out pre-RNY, but my sister's was taken out at the time of hers.  Perhaps it's the pollyanna in me, but it's kind of lucky that you had to get the gallbladder out because who knows what kind of infection that tubing could have caused??  It may not seem like a blessing now (and I'm so sorry that you can't work out....that stinks) but I hope that it has prevented some pain in the long run.

Meanwhile, take care of yourself and congrats on your 72lbs!  That's AWESOME (and i'm a bit jealous...hehe)

Kel

I had my RNY in September 2008 and have lost 72 lbs! This past week I had a gallbladder attack and  had to have removed yesterday, it was full of little stones.  I am just wondering if most of you had yours taken out at surgery time or if this is common?  I am a little angry about having 2 surgeries in 5 months and now I feel weak and yucky again, unable to workout.  The surgeon who took my gallbladder out also found some type of  tubing left from the gastric bypass, which he said I would have had to have another surgery to remove anyway....angry!!!

I really need HELP.  I was banded on 9/24/08 and have only lost 21 lbs.  I don't know what you mean by following your "program" - I don't have a program and that's probably why I'm not doing well.  Also, I have a very cautious doctor and have only had one fill since my banding.  Can you give me any suggestions?