Carbs, protein and sodium
I think every doctor/pcp will tell you something slightly different from another.
I'm not one to really watch my sodium intake, but I do try to eat things that have reduced sodium and lower levels. I aim for 70g of protein a day or more, and I try to keep my carbs under 25 grams and when I eat carbs I aim for Whole Grain carbs :)
I'm not one to really watch my sodium intake, but I do try to eat things that have reduced sodium and lower levels. I aim for 70g of protein a day or more, and I try to keep my carbs under 25 grams and when I eat carbs I aim for Whole Grain carbs :)
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My nutritionist wants me to have 50g protein. I am finally hiting that target.
I recently started following atkins so I keep my 'net' carbs below 20. But this is due to my body not processing carbs (I have PCOS) so this is the best option for me at this time.
I don't have a number for sodium but I try to keep it lower than what MyFitnessPal says I can have.
I agree with the previous poster, every surgeon is going to say something different and it really depends on your own specific needs.
I recently started following atkins so I keep my 'net' carbs below 20. But this is due to my body not processing carbs (I have PCOS) so this is the best option for me at this time.
I don't have a number for sodium but I try to keep it lower than what MyFitnessPal says I can have.
I agree with the previous poster, every surgeon is going to say something different and it really depends on your own specific needs.
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- These are the rules I followed/follow:
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- *Drink 64 ounces Liquids daily (drink up to a meal, wait 60 minutes after a meal) (I add 2 packets sugar free drink mix and 1 teaspoon Benefiber to 2-32 oz water containers)
- *Must eat at least 60 grams of Protein a day (100 or more grams beginning at 1200 calories a day)
- *Eat no fat/lowfat dairy products
- *Eat simple (fruit) and complex (vegetables, whole grains) Carbohydrates (I do not count daily grams)
- *No more than 15 grams of Sugar per meal (more grams if able to tolerate-I can tolerate a maximum of 30 grams Sugar per meal from Simple and Complex Carbohydrate sources)
- *Eat 3 main meals (B, L, D) no further than 5-6 hours apart
- *Eat 1 protein snack at 1200 calories a day at least 2-3 hours from breakfast
- *Eat 2-3 protein snacks at Maintenance calories a day at least 2-3 hours from B, L, D
- *3-6 Months After Surgery: I ate 600-700 calories a day
- *6-9 Months After Surgery: I ate 800-900 calories a day
- *9-12 Months After Surgery: I ate 1000 calories a day
- *12-18 Months After Surgery: eat 1200 calories a day (I ate 1200 calories a day until 15 months when I reached my goal weight)
- *18 Months after surgery (or when goal weight is reached before 18 months): Maintenance calories (BMR/RMR & Activity Level) (Malabsorption of calories lasts approximately 18-24 months)
- * I do not participate in a formal exercise program due to Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. I do move around a lot more and do a lot more walking.