Question:
How much fat should we have in our daily diet at 5 months post op??

I am wondering how much TOTAL fat we are to be eating on a daily basis? I know we need 64 ounces of liquids and 60 grams of protein but how much fat?? Thanks in advance!!    — Michelle M. (posted on August 9, 2003)

August 9, 2003
Personally I don't count fat or watch it that closely. I pay much more attention to protein and carbs. However, I have always chose better cuts of meat etc and I know that I am not taking in excessive amount of fat. Some meals more than others, but it settle out. Why are you so concerned about fat? Are you choosing high fat protein or carbs?
   — zoedogcbr

August 9, 2003
You should not be exceeding 30% of your total caloric intake in the form of fats. So, if you were getting 600 calories a day, you shouldn't be getting more than 180 of it via fats. Since there are 9 calories per gram of fat, that would be 20g of fats. If you want to do it in one step, you could just divide the total calories by 30 to get the grams of fat (because 30/100 * 1/9 = 1/30). So if you were getting in 720 calories a day, you would shoot for a max of 24g of fats a day. Hope this helps...JR
   — John Rushton

August 9, 2003
Wow John, 30%. I know I don't get anywhere near that. It seems kind of high but I assume you have this from a reliable source since you always check things out. I'd say most days I get around 15 or maybe 20 but not more than that.
   — zoedogcbr

August 9, 2003
Chris - 30% is the maximum - that is as per my nutritionist. Actually, I also think that it's a standard nutritional guideline as well...JR
   — John Rushton

August 10, 2003
If you are eating meat you are eating plenty of fat. 30 % is not a problem at all when your calories are under 1,000. As a matter of fact I have had many days over that. I try to hit at least 90 grams of protein a day and the fat comes with the meat, cheese, etc. That said I do try to keep it around 30%.
   — Carol S.