Question:
What percentage of calories should protien/carbs and fats be daily?

   — rbadar (posted on November 4, 2010)

November 4, 2010
I have heard most say 40/30/30 (40gm protein, 30gm carbs, and 30gm Fat). My NUT never spelled it out that way. she told me to eat 1000-1200 calories, 80-100gm carbs, and she didn't mention fats at all. Good luck.
   — Jane W.

November 4, 2010
I am supposed to have 60 grams of protein a day, at least that much if not a little bit more. My carbs are supposed to be complex and NO SUGAR at all. Plus, I am supposed to eat my protein first.
   — FSUMom

November 4, 2010
Has anyone had the RNY done open? If so any advice & info is greatly appreciated.
   — SPIRIT2002

November 4, 2010
I don't know about percentages, but Dr. Michael Snyder in Denver has us eating between 75 to 90 (I personally eat about 120) grams of protein, less than 50 grams of carbs and ideally, 25 or less grams of fat....but we can have up to 40 grams on special, infrequent occasions.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

November 4, 2010
My Nut has only told me that the fats should be about 30% of the total calories and that I should get a minimum of 60g of protein. I get an average of 85 - 95g of protein daily. Carbs are at about 30% also and generally under 50g. My carbs come from fruits and vegitables and whole grains.
   — 4catz

November 5, 2010
This is mine: Protein - 65/85grams Fat - 25 grams or less Carbs - 120 grams or less
   — Lisa1212

November 5, 2010
For me, ALL protein and veggies are free! As much as I want of them. Carbs on the other hand are limited to 30Gms a day, but I do cheat! Once I have gone over 50Gms, I let it go, get it out of my system, (like a whole bag of Tootsie Rolls!) then back to sticking with my limit for the next week or so. LOL* I have maintained a 140# weight loss for over a year now, had my last Band adjustment in April 2010. I NEVER count calories or fat grams...only carbs and I try to make sure I get 40-60 Gms protein a day.
   — BeenThere1

November 6, 2010
Regardless of your situation you MUST intake AT LEAST 50 to 60 grams of protein DAILY (the more the better) on top of your daily fluid intake(water broth ect) as for the carbs you need to really keep it at 120 grams of carbs a day..the most...no more than that...remember carbs turn into fat... and your trying to allow your body to burn the fat that it already has laying around...so dont feed it any more...lol I dont know were you live but and if you are near a "Trader Joes".. but they sell a protein shake with only 1 gram of sugar and 35 grams of Protein per serving..the can is 11oz and it cost $2.10 ...they are great....I showed my NU and she said that she had heard about them and was glad that I was able to get them, she said in order for me to get the 60 grams of protein that I needed after surgery that I needed to drink 1 and 1/2 cans THATS ALL...it might take you all day to drink them but at least you are getting your recommended amount of protein...if you are able to drink a little more then go for it...the more protein at this stage the better...and the less hair loss you will have if any...DONT FOR GET TO TAKE YOUR MULTIVITAMINS AND YOUR SUPPLEMENTS...GOOD LUCK
   — Jovanna P.