Question:
At 2 years post-op RNY what should my protein and carb intake be per day?

I am stuck at 180 and would like to be at 165 by my actual 2 year anniversary on Feb. 27th. HELP ME GUYS    — Amber1981 (posted on January 27, 2003)

January 27, 2003
Hiya Amber, I will be 2 years post on 4/12...I was so very stuck at -133 FOREVER...then I started keeping my carbs under 30..and WOW what a BIG difference, lost 7 pounds just like that!!! I started at 298 the day of surgery and am now at 158..it can happen =)) even at 21 months out I can still lose!!! and so can you (((hugs))) and smiles =)))
   — DebPKansas

January 27, 2003
I'm with Deb on this one. After being at the same weight for over a year, one day, I decided to have a protein shake for breakfast instead of my usual oatmeal. I even put a whole banana in it, and within 3 months I had lost 20 pounds. Talk about breaking a plateau! In addition to the known benefits from the protein, it actually killed my desire for the junk food I would normally munch on all day. I've also since lost another 10 after my TT. This is all at 3 1/2 years out. Imagine if I really low-carbed it...and we won't even mention the "E" word. :)) (exercise, for those who don't know)
   — Leslie F.

January 27, 2003
Does anyone know what actual percentages should be? I am just over 2 years post op and I have regained a few pounds. I am trying to get back in the habit of tracking my diet. I know BTC gave me a protein goal of 78 grams, what percentage of my diet should be protein?
   — Lisa P.

January 28, 2003
I don't think that in a month you can lose 15 pounds, at least not at 2 years post-op, but I bet you could lose some by just going back to basics. Up the protein alot, lower the carbs and sugar, eliminate snacking, and up the water. And up or change the exercise. Bet that would work.
   — Cindy R.

January 28, 2003
In answer to Lisa's question, I think the percentage depends on you. I have read Protein Power and think it makes a lot of sense, especially given my experience post WLS. They recommend starting at 40 grams of carbs per day while you want to lose weight and protein according to your needs (mine is about 100 grams a day). When you get to within 15% of your ultimate weight goal, up your daily carb intake 10 grams each week. When you start to GAIN weight, bump it back to the previous week's total and that is your maintenance level. It seems reasonable to me. I maintain just fine on 125-150 grams of carbs a day at 20 months out. It makes a lot of sense that your metabolism may not be the same as mine, therefore I may maintain at a level where you will lose or gain weight.
   — ctyst

January 28, 2003
Oh, and the grams of protein you need can be calculated with your height, weight, hip measurement and waist measurement at the following site: http://www.zoneperfect.com/Site/content/Calculator_Women.asp
   — ctyst