in need of advice
Hello everyone,
I am relatively new here still but I read a lot more than I post!
I am concerned about the after care that my surgical program is providing. Before surgery, it seemed that everyone on the team talked and were all over me. Since then, I feel that there are a lot of questions that have not been answered. I would like to toss some of them out to all of you to solicit feedback. Are you programs answering these questions/providing you this info? If so, can you help me out?
1) How many grams of sugar should we be limiting ourselves (per serving of a food AND overall) in order to try to avoid dumping?
2) Has there been any distinction made between processed sugars and naturally occuring sugars? If so, what have you been told?
3) How many grams of carbohydrates should we be limited ourselves to (again, per serving and overall) in order to maximize weight loss?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Kristin
I am relatively new here still but I read a lot more than I post!
I am concerned about the after care that my surgical program is providing. Before surgery, it seemed that everyone on the team talked and were all over me. Since then, I feel that there are a lot of questions that have not been answered. I would like to toss some of them out to all of you to solicit feedback. Are you programs answering these questions/providing you this info? If so, can you help me out?
1) How many grams of sugar should we be limiting ourselves (per serving of a food AND overall) in order to try to avoid dumping?
2) Has there been any distinction made between processed sugars and naturally occuring sugars? If so, what have you been told?
3) How many grams of carbohydrates should we be limited ourselves to (again, per serving and overall) in order to maximize weight loss?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Kristin
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HW/390 SW/ 370 CW/ 233 GW/?
I don't really have answers for you but didn't wan you to feel alone. I would definately bring these specific questions to your doctor and or nutrionist - they would be the BEST people to ask and it could be that they just don't cover it routinely only if asked ? Try it and see what happens.
Good luck to you !
Good luck to you !
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Hi, I'll give you what I've gained through reading online, talking with my nutritionist & surgeon and personal experience.
1. I limit myself to 15 grams of sugar per meal (I eat 5 - 6 times a day). If things I eat have malitol, sorbitol, etc... I'll get gas pains from anything more than 15 grams. I pretend I'm diabetic, I use 15 grams as my cutoff - don't really want to know how sugar affects me, it's a slippery slope.
2. I've been told by my nutritionist that sugars that are naturally occuring, such as in milk, aren't as bad for you and not to count them when I'm doing my 15 grams. I tolerate fruit pretty well, so I eat it, not to excess though, and it's not the first thing I consume. I make sure I have a protein base in my belly first - just in case.
3. I don't pay that much attention to carbs, but I workout like crazy and my trainer told me I needed them for energy. Even so, I watch what I eat. I don't eat rice or pasta. I eat limited potatoes and I use the little Arnold's or Pepperidge Farms round breads. I do put Reduced Fat Cheese Its and cut up Luna bars in my trail mix.
When I go in for my appointments with my nutritionist I bring in TONS of lables and containers and a list of questions that have been brewing since the last time I saw her. It seemed a little crazy at first, but it's been great because I don't forget anything I want to ask and I have all of my labels of stuff that I eat on a regular basis for her to check out for me.
Hope some of this is helpful!!
Katie
1. I limit myself to 15 grams of sugar per meal (I eat 5 - 6 times a day). If things I eat have malitol, sorbitol, etc... I'll get gas pains from anything more than 15 grams. I pretend I'm diabetic, I use 15 grams as my cutoff - don't really want to know how sugar affects me, it's a slippery slope.
2. I've been told by my nutritionist that sugars that are naturally occuring, such as in milk, aren't as bad for you and not to count them when I'm doing my 15 grams. I tolerate fruit pretty well, so I eat it, not to excess though, and it's not the first thing I consume. I make sure I have a protein base in my belly first - just in case.
3. I don't pay that much attention to carbs, but I workout like crazy and my trainer told me I needed them for energy. Even so, I watch what I eat. I don't eat rice or pasta. I eat limited potatoes and I use the little Arnold's or Pepperidge Farms round breads. I do put Reduced Fat Cheese Its and cut up Luna bars in my trail mix.
When I go in for my appointments with my nutritionist I bring in TONS of lables and containers and a list of questions that have been brewing since the last time I saw her. It seemed a little crazy at first, but it's been great because I don't forget anything I want to ask and I have all of my labels of stuff that I eat on a regular basis for her to check out for me.
Hope some of this is helpful!!
Katie
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With sugar ...I stay under 15grams. I have no issues with Splenda so I use that when possible. But it also changes on a daily basis, literally. What is fine for me one day ...may not be fine the next day! I can eat all type of sugary fruits like berries, kiwi, etc with no problems.
My program says no breads, pasta, and rice for 6 months (or it might be 4 months) ..but I try to avoid it all together. Protein is your goal. Fruits and veggies are next. Carbs is last. Since I eat so little carbs I don't really "control" how much I eat because it's not that much to begin with.
When ever I see my NUT I am constantly asking about different foods. It's ALWAYS a learning process. And I still attend both pre-op and post-op surgical support groups. They keep me knowledgeable I think.
My program says no breads, pasta, and rice for 6 months (or it might be 4 months) ..but I try to avoid it all together. Protein is your goal. Fruits and veggies are next. Carbs is last. Since I eat so little carbs I don't really "control" how much I eat because it's not that much to begin with.
When ever I see my NUT I am constantly asking about different foods. It's ALWAYS a learning process. And I still attend both pre-op and post-op surgical support groups. They keep me knowledgeable I think.
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