Question:
Carbs, fat, & sugar Intake

Im 4 months post op from RNY surgery, what should be my daily intake of carbs., fats & sugars?    — BLAKROZ06 (posted on July 22, 2009)

July 22, 2009
I am almost 5 months out, but I asked this question of the registered dietician who works with my surgeon at 10 weeks. She said to shoot for 85 grams of protein per day, UNDER 120 grams of carbs (mostly from fruits, vegetables and whole grains), and UNDER 48 grams of fat. Another PA in the same office gave me the same information, except SHE said UNDER
   — Erica Alikchihoo

July 22, 2009
sorry....sometimes these answers post without any prompting from my fingers!! Anyways, the other person in my surgeon's office said to keep the fat UNDER 25 grams per day, which I find difficult, but not impossible. I was told NOT to count calories - "because that is my OLD diet-mind talking."
   — Erica Alikchihoo