Confused about amount of carbs to eat
I am just about 2 months post-op from have laporscopic RNY. I realize I must consume mostly high protein foods, I am confused about the amount of carbs to eat. Also, I am not sure about the serving size of anything. I usually let my pouch tell me if I am full and I'm not sure if I am eating too much. Please shed some light on this topic for me.
Thank you.
Michele
You need to talk to your nut. Every doc office is different.
I can not tell you what you need to do, but I can tell you what my nut makes us to eat since 2 months post op:
1. 5 meals + protein supplements
2. no more than 4 oz solid food at a meal
3. at least 2 oz or protein - dense (meat, cheese, etc) then some carbs in form of vegetables, or whole grain food
4. not counting carbs: just make sure you have your protein first. Stop eating when you eat 4 oz (volume) food. Even if you are not full. No pasta, no bread, no other simple carbs - they can be added in moderation after reaching goal. No soft drinks. No simple sugars.
5. no drinks with meals, at least 15-30 min before, 30-60 min after
Drink 48-64 oz of water a day (liquids), no caffeine - but if you have that - make sure you drink an additional cup of water for every cup of caffeinated drink. No more that 1 cup decaffeinated drink per day (counts as a liquid)
take vitamins.
She told us that the meals shall be on average app 200 cal each, with and additional protein supplement of 200 cal. Giving a total of 1000-1200 cal per day.
I can not tell you what you need to do, but I can tell you what my nut makes us to eat since 2 months post op:
1. 5 meals + protein supplements
2. no more than 4 oz solid food at a meal
3. at least 2 oz or protein - dense (meat, cheese, etc) then some carbs in form of vegetables, or whole grain food
4. not counting carbs: just make sure you have your protein first. Stop eating when you eat 4 oz (volume) food. Even if you are not full. No pasta, no bread, no other simple carbs - they can be added in moderation after reaching goal. No soft drinks. No simple sugars.
5. no drinks with meals, at least 15-30 min before, 30-60 min after
Drink 48-64 oz of water a day (liquids), no caffeine - but if you have that - make sure you drink an additional cup of water for every cup of caffeinated drink. No more that 1 cup decaffeinated drink per day (counts as a liquid)
take vitamins.
She told us that the meals shall be on average app 200 cal each, with and additional protein supplement of 200 cal. Giving a total of 1000-1200 cal per day.
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