Question:
after WLS how many carbs do you need a day

and how many grams protien do you need    — wildbrat (posted on February 7, 2002)

February 7, 2002
I followed the Atkins Diet for years and, if I remember correctly, even during the induction phase of that diet, they recommend approx. 20 carbs per day. Your body requires a certain amount of carbs each day to maintain healthy brain function, among other things. Ideally, those carbs should come from things like green leafy vegetables, beans, etc. Cheese and meat (which are great sources of protein) also have minimal amounts of carbs in them. Personally, I'm paying more attention to my protein right now and the carbs are falling into line with it. I'm not eating bread or snack food or any of the other things that are notoriously high carb foods. I am eating cheese, tuna and chicken because they are high protein and minimal carbs. Good luck!
   — Pam S.

February 7, 2002
I was told by my nutritionist to only get about 12-15 carbs a day because after this it becomes sugar. I have found that if I exceed this, I start to feel very ill. I have a very LOW tolerence to any sugar form. As for the protein, I was told 60 grams per day, but another doctor has said that 30 grams a day is sufficient for our bodies. Hope that this helps.
   — [Anonymous]

February 7, 2002
Note that for some diabetics a very low carb diet can be dangerous. It can cause kidney abnormalties. Everything in moderation. 20 carbs a day is a low number.
   — bob-haller