When your nutritionist says to watch carbs is that total carbohydrates or net carbohydrates?

Usually it's net carbs, but you'd have to ask her to know for sure.

Thanks Mis! My NUT told me no bread, pasta, rice, or beans. What would you assume? I'm going to email my nutritionist though.

Thanks Mis! My NUT told me no bread, Pasta, rice, or Beans. What would you assume? I'm going to email my nutritionist though.

Wow really? Not even beans? She may not mean net carbs, then. That's super strict.

Lol that's what I think too! She said that I can have them if my portion has the correct Protein in it though.. Ill email and ask.

Thanks again!

Beans are a great source of protein.

Beans are a great source of Protein.

I agree so I was shocked that I was told no beans. And Fiber too!

Now is she talking initially? Aren't you just a few weeks post op?

Yes I a little over 3 weeks post op. I even saw on my next phase no bread, pasta, rice, or beans either. I feel they're being super strict though.

Yes I a little over 3 weeks post op. I even saw on my next phase no bread, Pasta, rice, or Beans either. I feel they're being super strict though.

Perhaps that changes once you're a little further past surgery?

If not, can you realistically stick a diet like that long term?

Yea I thought I remember you were. I can see them wanting to limit carbs because they can cause increased insulin surges and take the place of needed protein but they can be eaten in moderation like most things. The band just helps curb the amount but nothing I can get down is off limits so long as I add it in my total cals. I do focus on protein first however to keep fuller longer. I totally do not understand beans though. That's one of the foods that does work for me that is high in protein and as you said fiber.

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No, I u sweatband they're strict but I have to make it livable for me.

Yea I thought I remember you were. I can see them wanting to limit carbs because they can cause increased insulin surges and take the place of needed Protein but they can be eaten in moderation like most things. The band just helps curb the amount but nothing I can get down is off limits so long as I add it in my total cals. I do focus on protein first however to keep fuller longer. I totally do not understand Beans though. That's one of the foods that does work for me that is high in protein and as you said fiber.

Exactly... I don't get it. Plus I'm still super constipated and I think beans would help with that. Lol

Get you some miralax. I have to use it a lot. Mixes with any liquid or food and you cannot taste it. Will soften stool nicely and not give you bowel cramps. It's what I tell my elderly patients to take. Expensive but great. Get the generic brand.

I hope it's net carbs, low regular carbs would be really hard I would think. At first getting my numbers to hit a max of 60 carbs a day was difficult even with using net carbs, but I have learned a lot and make it work pretty easily now. If you do end up doing net carbs, Fiber One original is pretty good, it's high in carbs, but when you deduct out the high fiber count (I believe it's 14 for 1 serving of 1/2 cup), it knocks down the carb count really well. I have it a few times a week and it helps with regularity. I like the taste and put it in yogurt for breakfast, or just eat it alone, but it can be a little dry.

Thanks everyone. My NUT said my carbs will be coming from my vegetables and 1 serving of fruit. I'm going I find out more next week. I like the fiber one idea- I do like those bars!