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Hey i know how much Protein i should be getting daily and roughly how many calories they want me to eat but never really gave or that i remember carbs? whats ya'lls average of carbs daily?

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I'm pre-op on 800 calories a day and getting 40-55 carbs daily. just low enough to keep me in mild ketosis.

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I have a jobs strict surgeon & nutritionist...so here goes what rules apply with them...I can only eat 3 times a day. No snacking!!! At each meal eat at least 20 grams of Protein. Only after protein can I have certain approved veggies. Carbs are to come from veggies or small amounts of Condiments only. No more than 5 grams of carbs per meal. 400-600 calories a day. I'm only 2 months out, 50lbs gone. One thing I've learned is that every surgeon has a different eating plan. Hope this gives you an idea or a place to start. Best of luck on your journey!!!

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My only carb guidance was "no more than 19g at once". Having said that, when sticking to the Bariatric Eating plan of Protein > veggies > carbs, my daily intake is usually under 25g, and most carbs are usually dietary Fiber from Beans or other sources, which I do not count. Basically carbs are the last thing you want to eat. They're unavoidable in any sort of normal eating, but just minimize them.

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i emailed my doctor and this is what i got

DAILY GOAL:

200-250 CALORIES/MEAL

20 GRAMS PROTEIN/MEAL

15-20 GRAMS CARBOHYDRATE/MEAL

and they want 3 meals and 1 snack so i'm doing it right but i will tell you i don't get all of any of it. i have trouble eating all my meals

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My nut has me on 3 meals and 3 Snacks. Ive been maintaining my carbs under 55grams daily so far. I usually dont have the last snack. Protein 70-80 grams and 1100 calories daily. I was never told how many carbs daily but thats what ive keeping mine at.

hugs,<br />alma

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I have been curious if we are meant to count all carbs or just net carbs. I've noticed some atkinds items for example say 4 net carbs but on the back label it shows 21 total. I was given percentages 40% Protein (60+gms). 30% carbs and no more that 30% fat. Following the rules of protein first, veggies second, no drinking 30/30 etc.

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I use net carbs, especially if the carbs in it are dietary fiber, and not something like sugar alcohols.

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I have been curious if we are meant to count all carbs or just net carbs. I've noticed some atkinds items for example say 4 net carbs but on the back label it shows 21 total. I was given percentages 40% Protein (60+gms). 30% carbs and no more that 30% fat. Following the rules of Protein first' date=' veggies second, no drinking 30/30 etc.[/quote']

I wonder if im ok or if its too many carbs because ive been keeping my protein at about 45% and carbs about 32% and the fats 23%. According to ny fitness pal...

hugs,<br />alma

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