How many carbs?

How many carbs are recommended? My dietician says 3 grains a day, but other foods include cabs as well. I just want to get an idea of what is average. Thanks and God bless, Andrea

Hi Andrea! I am to keep mine to 30 grams per day. But, my post-op diet is to be strictly Atkins until I have lost 50% of my excess weight. Nine pounds to go! & Sherry Open RNY 02/04/04 (Proximal-75 cm) 294.5/230.5/150 -64#

I have been curious as to the Atkins approach following surgery, as I know many post-ops avoid all carbs. I had surgery in Grinnell six weeks ago and was told to limit carbs, but not necessarily avoid them completely. I was told to focus on low fat and no sugar (meaning raw sugar, sweets). I know that carbs turn to sugar, but that's not the kind of sugar I mean when I say "no sugar". I haven't really tallied my carb intake. I mainly concern myself with low fat and no "obvious" sugar. I do eat a few crackers, a bit of toast and a little pasta now and then, but certainly don't overdo it. I would also be curious as to what others have to say about the carbs, especially in the first several months post-op. Thanks.

when you do a low carb plan it starts with 19 or less grams(that's what Atkins says) .... Maintenance is higher; but not much. However in talking to people *****ally want to lose they limit to 12 grams. I hope this helps Andrea, sorry I missed last month's meeting I was in Dallas for work. Hope to see you at the next one. God Bless and Take Care TTFN Paula