Question:
Hi Everyone! I saw the dietician yesterday and she told me that I
should be getting 100 grams of carbs a day. I just about fell over. Doesn't that seem extremely excessive? Thanks, Lisa — Lisa D. (posted on October 7, 2003)
October 7, 2003
The average person (not a post op) eating a healthy diet eats 200-300 carbs
per day. So 100 is still pretty limited. I would follow her instructions
and see how it works for you unless you are uncomfortable with that. If you
are then talk to her and reevaluate what you ARE comfortable with. I
personally can't go over 40 without feeling nutty and bingy but that is
just me and many other people handle them much better than I do.
— Carol S.
October 7, 2003
I am two months post-op and I had my two month visit with my surgeon
yesterday, and I told him that, like you, the nutritionist said that I
should be getting 100 to 125 gms of carbs aday. He did some figuring and
told me around 50 right now would be right, further on I could increase my
carbs, what they use is for post-ops 6 months or more, he said that he
would be talking to the nutritionist to re-evuate the amount of carbs.
Besides, I would have to eat nothing but carbs at this point to get that
amount in. I hope this helps.
— cindy
October 7, 2003
I'm with Carol, I can't handle over 40 grams a day without feeling
excessivly hungry. Carbs were ALWAYS my addiction, and I LOVE potatoes and
bread, but it was my weakness. I have to do the protien or else. But... I
have SUCH a hard time with meats (no matter what it is) even at almost 5
months out, so I still suppliment.
— Happy I.
October 7, 2003
My Dr. Says 100-125 grams.. So I'd say she is right! I think a BALANCED
diet is the best! Take Care
— baybekmbrly
October 7, 2003
I must have a very weird brain because when I was doing Atkins faithfully
earlier this year and kept my intake to 20 carbs my brain function improved
dramatically. When I started taking in more carbs I noticed a decline in
my mental alertness and memory. Leave it to me to be different from the
norm. I do know that carbs make me very hungry and as an obese woman with
a 40.7 BMI that is not a good combination. I will be curious to see what I
notice once I am post-surgery.
— Arizona_Sun
October 7, 2003
If you are not insulin resistant then stick with the dietician's
recommendation of 100g of carbohydrates a day. If you can eat carbs and
still lose weight then you will be healthier on a more balanced diet. If
you do have trouble with carbs you may find that you will have to limit the
amount of carbs in a day to control your hunger, cravings, and excess
insulin production. It is best to talk to the dietician about any concerns
you have regarding the amount of carbs recommended.
— Kristen S.
October 7, 2003
I went to see a nutritionist las week who was supposedly experienced with
WLS patients. It was a total wasste of time and money. Basically she told
me I need to quit eating so much protein and recommended 50-60 grams per
day. I told her I work out a lot at a high intensity, and everything I've
ever read is that if you are trying to lose weight and are doing a lof of
exercise, you need more protein. Well, she didn't have anything to say
about that! Also, I the diet she gave me added up to 775 calories per day.
When I reminded her of how much exercise I was getting and said I didn't
think that was enogh calories, she said I didn't need any more!
— Barbara C.
October 7, 2003
Just bare in mind that it is nutritionists who have largely contributed to
our government standards of diet AND that that is the diet that most of us
have bloated on over the years. Many people have followed the pyramid
religiously and still gain weight. You have to be your own best advocate
on what works for you!
— [Deactivated Member]
October 7, 2003
My bariatric program's nutritionist says the same thing - about 100 grams a
day - BUT emphasises that these should be COMPLEX carbs - whole grains,
brown rice, etc., and NOT refined carbs (white bread, white rice, sugar,
etc.). This works great for me; I feel healthier, and maintain my blood
sugar levels better when I DO have some complex carbs during the course of
the day. If this is what your nutritionist (in cooperation with your
doctor) recommends, then that is what you should do.
— johanniter
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