Carbs question

Hollie313
on 7/29/12 4:13 am - MI

RNY on 05/09/12

My NUT gave me a plan that details what I should be getting in protein grams, calories,
fat grams and sugar grams. However, there is no mention of carbs. If I pay attention to
all of the above, do I need to (or should I be) tracking carbs too? If so, how much is
considered normal intake?

Thank You!

Surgery: 5/9/12 HW: 302 SW: 287.6 CW: 158

wendydettmer
on 7/29/12 4:16 am - Rochester, NY

RNY on 12/22/11

my plan does not tell me to count carbs. I avoid breads, pastas, etc (although they are allowed in moderation, i choose to avoid them if possible). i am not limited. I get over 100 a day, and around 30-50 grams of fiber recently. it's all fruits and veggies, some yogurt.

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poet_kelly
on 7/29/12 4:17 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I've never counted carbs, just limited the starchy stuff like bread and pasta.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

nfarris79
on 7/29/12 4:28 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

As much as I hate math, when you have what your min/max for protein & fat are supposed to be, whatever is left over is carb intake. So if you are given a limit of 1000cal/day, do the math:

Protein contains 4 calories per gram
Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram
Fat contains 9 calories per gram

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SoCaPinkLady
on 7/29/12 4:34 am - CA

RNY on 06/11/12

I was just getting ready to post this same question. I talked to my Surgeons PA on Monday and she answered my question of "Will I be meeting with a NUT?: and her answer was no. She told me I could eat anything but to avoid High Fatty foods, fried foods and Sugar. I just didn't want to make a mistake about carbs. I have no idea what my carb intake should be limited to.

Lori

poet_kelly
on 7/29/12 8:54 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

There is no nutritionist with your surgeon's program? You can certainly consult with a registered dietician any time you like, and I would suggest doing so.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

SoCaPinkLady
on 7/29/12 7:07 pm - CA

RNY on 06/11/12

Thanks Kelly, I'll check with my PCP to see what she says. If I need a referral or not.
That is nice to know.

Lori

Citizen Kim
on 7/29/12 7:44 am - Castle Rock, CO

RNY on 07/27/04

As far out as I am, if I eat my protein requirements, I cannot get in a lot of white or processed carbs in my day. I supposed if I had shakes or bars as snacks and got my protein in that way, I would have to eat less protein at meals and could eat more carbs ...

A typical dinner for me would be protein plus two vegetables - lunch would be meat roll ups with cucumber or tomatoes. Occasionally I will have a grain bread sandwich or a baked sweet potato but I'd say this is a twice or three times a week thing.

Whenever I have counted my carbs it has been around 100gms per day - total, not net.
Again, this is my diet choice and may not work for everyone

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Hollie313
on 7/29/12 9:34 am - MI

RNY on 05/09/12

I'm with you and get all of my protein from food and milk. I can't stand even the smell of
shakes, anymore. So, I've worked hard to get it through food. I am probably being too anal.

Surgery: 5/9/12 HW: 302 SW: 287.6 CW: 158

Marie A.
on 7/29/12 7:48 am

My plan is based on 1000 cal per day although I NEVER quite eat that much. I'm allowed servings of:

Protein = 8
Dairy = 1
Starch = 2
Veggies = 2
Fat = 2
and of course the fluids = 8

I developed my own "check off" system which I carry with me to track everything. And I read everything, plan all of it ahead of time, etc... Generally I plan for the week on Sundays. For example I will make the taco casserole and divide it into individual servings, freeze those. Then I will take my fruits, dairy, snacks, etc and pre-pack those so I can just grab and go every morning. I always keep protein bars in my purse for those days where we have endless meetings and I can't leave to eat. For me I find that I have to pre-plan all my meals and intake. I generally leave things like nuts for my night snacks, which is when I get those crunchy cravings and have had a habit of grazing. This helps me to stay true to the plan

~Marie

It's not who you are that holds you back...
It's who you THINK your NOT!

highest weight = 315 pre-op weight = 290 current weight = 145

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