Question:
Fat, calories,carbs,protien can someone please give me the breakdown on how much of each is a health

I can not seem to find this anywhere. For someone who can eat more it seems a little high for me to get it all in. Thanks alot    — Angie H. (posted on June 8, 2003)

June 8, 2003
My surgeon suggested altering the famous "food pyramid" to a ratio of 40% protein, 30% fat, 30% carbs. This is of course for a longer term post-op. As a newer pre-op at 1 year I was limited to daily amounts of 1000-1200 calories, <30 grams fat, >70 grams protein, and <125 grams carbs.
   — LLinderman

June 9, 2003
Different surgeons and nutritionists will give you different stats for all of these. I'll give you the ones I received. I was told not to count fat at all as the body will malabsorb a portion of it(obviously stay away from high fat or fried foods as they will make you sick). Calories depend on how far out you are- 500 or so by week 8, 800 by week 12-16, and 1000-1200 by 1 year out. Protein is 60-70 grams a day, carbs should be under 100 grams a day (many others will suggest 20 or under). Water should be 64 oz or more per day. As I said, though, other surgeons have different takes on this but most agree on the amount of protein and water.
   — Cindy R.