Protein/carbs intake per day
Yup, you don't need to worry about carbs at all at this stage. Just track your protein, make sure every meal and snack is has a good protein food and that you eat the protein first and that you're getting your minimum amount of protein per day, and everything else should fall into place.
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Heh. Well, I'm definitely not a vet yet at a little under 2 years out, but I do remember the early stages! :) Good luck with your journey, sounds like you're doing great!
Referral to registry: Oct 21, 2011 Orientation (TWH): Feb 22, 2012 Surgery: Nov 7, 2012
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You don't need to worry about carbs at 3 weeks out. You're doing great! Focus on your protein intake, getting all your fluids in and taking your vitamins. If you are choosing foods that are allowable for your stage (puree) and eating your protein first, you couldn't possible overdo it on the carbs which if why you really don't need to track for now.
Once you are eating more regular foods at 5+ weeks out you can start to keep an eye on your carb intake. I was never given a rule but I lost well eating between 600-800 calories, 80+ grams of protein and 50 grams of total carbs or less (I don't count net carbs). It's great that you're tracking on MFP, keep it up as a habit but I wouldn't worry about your totals other than protein.
Don't worry about "starvation mode" either. There is little evidence to support it in general, but it certainly does not happen in obese people. Just about every person on this site can attest to that!