Question:
Is fat or carbs the problem?

Ok post-ops what should I be staying away from? Carbs or the Fat. I am almost 6 weeks out and I am able to eat more things now but not sure what to stay clear from!    — CARRIE C. (posted on November 2, 2003)

November 2, 2003
Go with protein first and foremost - especially at only 6 weeks out - and do the other two in moderation and you'll be just fine...JR
   — John Rushton

November 2, 2003
John's right. Eat your protein first, then fit in veggies, then fruit, then complex carbohydrates if there's room (there rarely will be). As long as you follow that simple rule, you'll be OK. Remember that your body needs a balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats. We don't absorb fats nearly as well as we used to, so they are less of a problem in a post-op diet than a pre-op one. Keep plugging along, get your protein first, and balance the rest.
   — Vespa R.

November 2, 2003
If you are RNY or either BPD, fat is not your enemy. I'm not saying you shoudl run naked thru a vat of butter. I'm just saying, when given a choice, it is the SUGAR g that will chubby you back up again (& it doesn't take many). The fat g might make you feel bad, but they do not have the power to fatten us back up when used in moderation. So, when holding FF mayo vs the real thing, go with the real thing. There was a study presented at the ASBS conf a few years ago showing 22% BETTER wt loss on normal fat vs low fat. Remember this forever, esp when preparing your bfast. Fats satisfy, sugars make you crave. Healthy carbs are not like sugars (and we malabsorb complex carbs to a very small degree), so an egg, a bacon and half a pice of multi grain bread is a GOOD bfast, not bad. Well, of course, depending on your volume. I'm speaking when you can eat somewhat normally. You didn't ask about protein. Glad, huh?
   — vitalady

November 3, 2003
Carrie- I've lost my weight following the ketotic diet which my surgeon advocates-- I consume lots of protein, minimal carbs and don't measure fats. Overall, if you are minimizing carbs, then the fats are not an issue for weight gain (assuming that you don't have any other medical condition that warrants reducing your fat intake).
   — SteveColarossi