Carbs vs net carbs

[ireallywannabthin 286]

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

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

[ireallywannabthin 286]

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

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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.

[ireallywannabthin 286]

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!

[medicrn 88]

Beans are a great source of Protein.< /p>

[ireallywannabthin 286]

Beans are a great source of Protein.

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

[medicrn 88]

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

[ireallywannabthin 286]

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.

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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?

[medicrn 88]

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.< /p>

[ireallywannabthin 286]

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

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

[ireallywannabthin 286]

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

[medicrn 88]

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.

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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.