Carbs, protein and sodium

HopefulInHoboken
on 1/31/12 12:40 pm - NJ
What amount of carbs, protein and sodium are you aiming for each day?
Sweet_56
on 1/31/12 4:57 pm - Saskatchewan, Canada
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 :)

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LaToya S.
on 2/1/12 3:46 am - Edwardsville, IL
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.

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gbsinsatx
on 2/2/12 11:51 am - San Antonio, TX
  • 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.

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011

Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs  

                                      

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