Question:
How many carbs are aloud in a day? Also tell me some good protein

meals. thanks    — carol M. (posted on September 9, 2003)

September 9, 2003
My surgeon recommends less than 30 carbs a day and a minimum of 70 g of protein a day. Has worked for me so far! At 4 months post op, down 100 lbs! Good luck to you!
   — SMG I.

September 9, 2003
My plan right now has me on less than 30 grams of carbs per day, 20 grams of fats per day, 60 grams of protein per day, 64 oz. of water per day.
   — Cathy S.

September 9, 2003
You know what a pain it is to be counting carbs and fats and calories? You know each person has his/her own scale of routine and what works for them. I had the surgery so I could stop the COUNTING. The only thing I count are Protien grams to make sure I get enough. I watch my carb intake and keep it low or minimal and I try not to fry or eat greasy foods. Its worked for me. Plus I work out. I would have lost more weight but for a time I was eating candy and pop and not eating enough period. But I'm doing better. Lost 130 in less than 10 months. Yeah for me!
   — Mary Lou E.

September 9, 2003
I'm with Mary Lou. My doc has us count protein (at least 60 a day--I try to get 80) and water (at least 64 ounces a day). The dietitian suggests staying under 1200 calories a day (I'm 5 months out, maybe this number will change as I get to maintenance). Other than that, I don't count. I know that refined carbs are a problem for me, so I avoid them, but I do not count carb grams in a day. I find that after I get in my protein and a few bites of veggies, I really don't have room for much else, anyway. And I've learned to snack on nuts and cheese (planned snacks, not grazing snacks). I've lost 85 pounds (56% of my excess weight) so far, so that works for me without making me crazy, or feeling like I'm on yet another diet. I've changed my eating habits: I can live with that.
   — Vespa R.

September 10, 2003
This is just a note for those of you who would like to know how much you are taking in, without having to worry about counting out everything. Use fitday.com as a tool, and you will find yourself seeing what is 'good' 'bad' and otherwise. After the initial set up, it is just a matter of logging in once or twice a day, the site does all the calculations for you. You can even tailor it to fit your needs and goals. It's a great site and is totally free (and I don't work for them). I am more of a visual person, and seeing where the carbs/caleries are hidden has helped me a lot.
   — track