Question:
I'm 11 months out and wondering about Carbs

Do anybody know how many grams of carbs should I be consuming. My nut told me 1200cals and 70+protein, but nothing about carbs. I'm track with everything except that.    — glennk (posted on April 5, 2007)

April 5, 2007
I think you can have some carbs but I'm not sure how many...always best to have whole grains and high fiber if you are having any.
   — Sheri A.

April 5, 2007
Just remember there are 4cal in protein and carbs; 9 in fat. So 70 times 4 is 280 calories of that 1200 is protein- although depending on your age and procedure you had done- 70 grams is a little low, you might want to be a little closer to 90. I had gastric bypass and on 60 grams was losing my badly- (I am 50) and have to have at least 90 grams of protein to keep my hair nice. I try to keep my fat under 25 grams although I am not as concerned with it. Just remember the type of carb you eat is the most important. Try to stay with low glycemic especially if you are not at goal. Non glycemic carbs will give you an increase in appetite and a desire for more carbs! Your brain needs some carbs to function. This is what I have learned of a lifetime of diets and finding out what works for me. There are many places to get professional help- but get a dietician or nutritionist you feel you can trust. For me- alot of them have alot of old information and it doesn't always help us. Listen to what your body tells you. Good luck.
   — Cdavis226

April 6, 2007
Use the internet to your advantage.... I typed in "nutritional guidelines after weight loss surgery" and came up with many hits from mayo clinic, etc for what is recommended. good luck
   — Kari_K