Question:
I am 3 weeks post-op. How many carbs should I have per day?

Thanks much, Lisa    — Lisa D. (posted on September 30, 2003)

September 30, 2003
Hi, I am over 2 months out and I don't eat any intentially except for what's in my occasisonal protein shake...
   — Tim W.

September 30, 2003
Hi! I am 6 weeks out today and don't really count them as I know that the small amounts of carbs that I do have are minimal. I eat oatmeal, strawberries and yogurt or cottage cheese for breakfast, a salmon cake with sauteed mushrooms, carrots and broccoli for lunch and shrimp and the same vegies for dinner. I am a fish kick right now so the same thing doesn't bother me. I am mostly focused on protein and if you eat lean protein like fishes (salmon isn't lean but it's good for you fat) then you wouldn't really have a whole lot left much carbs. The carbs that I get from vegies and fresh fruit are good carbs. Not much left in my diet for any others. I am sure that other people might feel different but that is my opinion.
   — Michawn

September 30, 2003
Here is a carb formula that my surgeons nutritionist goes by....you add the protein and fiber content of a food...then you deduct that amount from the total carb grams.If the number comes to 10 or less it is acceptable.
   — jennifer A.

September 30, 2003
rule of thumb on carbs is 30 a day! that is sort of an adverage. i have heard this from many different places, i try to keep under 30 if possible, it is not always easy!
   — janetc00

October 1, 2003
At three weeks post-op your focus should be on protein and water. If you have room after getting all your protein, then eat a few bites of veggies, whole grains or fruits. At his point, you cna;t have enough capacity to worry about how many carbs you're eating. When you are further out (a couple of months or more), seek the advice of your dietitian. Recommendations vary widely, and you need to know if you are limiting all carbohydrates, or just refined ones. It is not a good idea to severely limit all carbs for too long, as your body needs the nutrients and fiber from veggies, whole grains and fruits. Get the advice of a professional who is following you and understands your doctor's program.
   — Vespa R.