Just curious how many grams of carbohydrates people are eating post op? Did your nutritionist set guidelines for you?

You will get a different response from everyone. Every nutritionist, surgeon, and band patient seem to have their own idea what works best. Some swear by low carb, others don't count carbs. At the end of the day, there is no "right" or "wrong" answer. It's all about what works for you and your body.

Talk to your nutritionist and find out what's best specifically for you.

(btw, I don't restrict carbs, just calories)

I wasn't given a carb #, but I was told to stay away from white stuff...potatoes, rice, flour, white bread,etc... and incorporate whole grains into my daily meals.

I wasn't given a carb #, but I was told to stay away from white stuff...potatoes, rice, flour, white bread,etc... and incorporate whole grains into my daily meals.

I was told the same thing exactly

I could not even begin to guess as to the carb grams and calories I have during the course of a day, as I was advised to never count calories, and make healthy food choices. I make an effort to limit carbs to a minimum, and stay with fresh/steamed vegetables and fresh fruit only, and focus on lean Proteins.

Regarding carbs, I have a perspective grounded in my professional experience in addictions counseling. This may be regarded by some on this forum to be a bit unconventional, however addictions to food and carbs are real and are significant contributors to the obesity problems our population faces. To achieve recovery from one's addictions, you must avoid those things which may trigger your unhealthy eating patterns, which for many of the obese population are unhealthy carb choices.

That said, I would encourage you to follow the diet recommended to you by your medical team. I've shared only what works for me.

Best wishes for your successful journey...

I could not even begin to guess as to the carb grams and calories I have during the course of a day, as I was advised to never count calories, and make healthy food choices. I make an effort to limit carbs to a minimum, and stay with fresh/steamed vegetables and fresh fruit only, and focus on lean Proteins.

Regarding carbs, I have a perspective grounded in my professional experience in addictions counseling. This may be regarded by some on this forum to be a bit unconventional, however addictions to food and carbs are real and are significant contributors to the obesity problems our population faces. To achieve recovery from one's addictions, you must avoid those things which may trigger your unhealthy eating patterns, which for many of the obese population are unhealthy carb choices.

That said, I would encourage you to follow the diet recommended to you by your medical team. I've shared only what works for me.

Best wishes for your successful journey...

I agree with your carb addiction recovery. I know if I was to eat unhealthy carbs it would be all over with. So I choose to avoid them.

Hello my name is Maddysgram and I am a carb-a-holic!

i dont get into the low carb/ high carb etc

i understand what is good/healthy food vs bad food

i also prefer to eat more filling foods that fill me up instead of just tasting good and pass quickly..i also am extremely aware that 3500 cals (carbs or not) is a pound and i need to not take in more than i can burn off...i let the band do its job while i do mine making excellent food choices.

I am diabetic so I much watch my carb intake. I limit myself to 15 grams per sitting. and then must wait at least 3 hours before I take anymore in. Of course, I'll admit I can't always do it right.