Question:
During the DR chat the Dr said post RYN should have 65 grams protein+ 25 grams carbs

could this be right? One serving of orange juice is 27 carbs so that means everything else would have to be protein?    — Candace F. (posted on March 7, 2002)

March 7, 2002
65g protein sounds like a good minimum protein requirement to me. I sort the carbs into sugars (100%) absorption) and the more complex carbs, like good grains, nuts, seeds--stuff like that. It's partially malabsorbed, so unless you go berserk, it won't mess with your wt loss. A good protein supp has a few g of carbs in it, maybe 4-6g carbs vs 30g protein, give or take a g. So, you can easily meet that protein requirement without violating the carb requirement, as long as you mix 'em with water, or other sugar free liquid, just not milk or juice.
   — vitalady

March 8, 2002
I have read on this website that we should as a rule of thumb, double our protein grams for the carbs, and half the protein for the fats. So for 60 grams protein, 120 grams carbs and 30 grams fat. I have also read about some docs who were very restrictive on carbs especially for the first 6 month. But many feel while it is important to follow guidelines, we do have to consider the old "everything in moderation" guide.
   — Molly S.

March 9, 2002
I have found that any carbs, from vegetables, fruit or pastas has the same effect on me- dumping, a hypoglycemic reaction that makes me feel like I'm going to die. Before surgery I was a carboholic, since surgery I can only tolerate a carb if I've had a lot of protein first. I would have never thought I would give limit my carbs. Needless to say I will pick a carb from the vegetable list and scared to death to try something with sugar for fear of how it will make me feel. Yes I eat some fruit but only after I have mostly filled myself with protein. This surgery has totally helped me with my compulsive overeating. I wish I had gotten the surgery years before. I'm 7mo out. Down 106 lbs and look skinny and feel good the first time in years. Everyone has different experiences after surgery. It will be an intense relearning of what foods you can tolerate. I suggest a food journal daily, that way you can keep tract of how different foods make you feel. I'm just so glad that I have control now over food, not the other way around. Good luck on your journey
   — Helen B.