Holly O.
on 10/15/11 1:31 am - FL

I am 4 months out and recently my nutrionist up my calories from 800 to 1000 a day. My protein was at 80 and she up them to 100 g. of protein per day. I am not having any problems with 1000 cal. a day and I am able to get the 100 g. protein a day. But............here is my question: She has adjusted my carbohydrates to 47 g. a day. Will it slow my weight loss if I consume more carbs that that but stay within my 1000 cal. count per day?? I forgot to ask her this question, can anyone out there answer that question for me?? If not I will email her!! Thanks!!

Holly

lilbear412
on 10/15/11 2:02 am - MN

RNY on 08/25/11

Depends on the KINDS of carbs you eat. If you eat white carbs your eating a lot of sugary foods but if you eat lets say whole grain breads, whole wheat flour, brown rice...they are much better carbs and do your body good. I don't think 47 g of carbs are really a lot in the whole scheme of things but your body does need some carbs and so does your brain. Go to bariatricfoodie.com and check out Niks series on carbs. As usual, she does a good job explaining things. And awesome job on the weight loss.

Laurie says: Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind ~~~ dr. suess

Holly O.
on 10/15/11 2:05 am - FL

Revision on 06/15/11

Thank you for responding and yes I will check out that web site. I am talking brown wheat pasta and like fresh fruits....carbs in apples. I do not eat anything white in carbs. Thanks so much, I appreciate your response so much and the words of encouragement!!

Holly

christinalee
on 10/15/11 2:50 am - At Home in, NH

RNY on 06/20/11

Holly - you are doing awesome! I don't know if bumping the carbs up to 47 grams in a day will affect the speed of your weight loss. But I believe that having a well-balanced, healthy eating plan is the KEY to long-term weight loss and maintenance. Sounds as if your dietician/nutritionist is wanting this for you too -- protein forward, moderate calorie and moderate simple/complex carbs.

That kind of plan is sustainable for a lifetime and healthy too! You and I both know you are going to lose the weight and get to goal, if it takes two weeks longer because you are eating healthy, oh well. The journey is the life-lesson, isn't it?

Congrats on all your successes so far (and all the ones to come!).

"Just keep swimming." ~ Dorrie

poet_kelly
on 10/15/11 2:56 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

You'll find lots of different opinions on this. I think that as long as you are eating "good carbs" and not refined carbs like white bread and pasta and sugar, it would be fine to get more carbs. I don't eat meat so I get a lot of protein from dairy products and beans, so my carb count is a lot higher than 47 grams a day. It hasn't make it difficult for me to lose weight.

Kelly

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gbsinsatx
on 10/15/11 3:47 am - San Antonio, TX

RNY on 03/22/10

These are the rules I followed/follow:

*Drink 48-64 ounces Liquids daily (drink up to a meal, wait 60 minutes after a meal)

*Must eat at least 60 grams of Protein a day (100 or more grams beginning at 1200 calories a day)

*Eat no fat/lowfat dairy products

*Eat simple (fruit) and complex (vegetables, whole grains) Carbohydrates (I do not count daily grams)

*No more than 15 grams of Sugar per meal (more grams if can tolerate-I can tolerate a maximum of 23 grams Sugar)

*Eat 3 main meals (B, L, D) no further than 5-6 hours apart

*Eat 1 protein snack at 1200 calories a day at least 2-3 hours from breakfast

*Eat 2 protein snacks at maintenance calories a day at least 2-3 hours from breakfast and 2-3 hours from lunch

*3-6 Months After Surgery: I ate 600-700 calories a day

*6-9 Months After Surgery: I ate 800-900 calories a day

*9-12 Months After Surgery: I ate 1000 calories a day

*12-18 Months After Surgery: eat 1200 calories a day (I ate 1200 calories a day until 15 months when I reached my goal weight)

*18 Months after surgery (or when goal weight is reached before 18 months): Maintenance calories (BMR/RMR & Activity Level) (Malabsorption of calories lasts approximately 18-24 months)

* I do not participate in a formal exercise program due to Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. I do move around a lot more and do a lot more walking.

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,