Carb intake? newbie doesn't know

What is the minimum amount of carbs I should be consuming each day? I was aiming for 40g but I'm thinking that is too high.

I am four weeks post op, btw.

Keep it between 20-40 daily. We need at least some carbs in us daily, but we don't need to have too much. Good luck!

I think between 20 - 40 is perfect!

This is a very individual thing, both from the perspective of surgeons' plans and different patient needs. Some docs adopted the current low carb fashion while others have not, and we as individuals respond differently as well. Others here have noted the popular 40g limit while others don't strictly control carbs and do just as well. I had no max or min but was typically in the 70-100g range which worked well for me; later during the loss phase I strategically added more complex carbs to improve endurance. For most it is probably more important what the carbs are rather than how many there are - simple carbs (sugars, white flour products, etc.) are less useful and more likely to trigger cravings than complex carbs like fibrous vegetables and whole grains.

What does your NUT and docs say?  Use your local support :)

I shoot for 100 net carbs, alternating 15 and 30 net carbs when I eat and 2-3 hours apart.  Carbs are not bad.  Eating too much in one sitting is what triggers the insulin, which then triggers hunger and cravings, and also stores calories to fat.  Educate yourself on the glycemic index to help you find quality carbs that will not spike the insulin levels.