So I'm doing low carb high protein like most folks on here. My question is when you are doing low carb do you count total carbs or net carbs? I know that when you count the fiber the net carbs are lower. Before surgery I was a big fiber eater but now I don't get many carbs therefore not much in the form of fiber. I try to make sure that if I am getting carbs that they have some fiber in them as well. I don't eat bread or pasta. I have found that carb balance whole wheat tortillias are pretty good (13 carbs, 10 gm fiber = 3 net carbs). Most of my carbs come from those tortillias (I don't eat more than one a day) and fruits (minimal) and veggies. Just wondering how the vets do it

Count total carbs.

When your body is trying to make energy all carbs turn into glucose no matter where they come from. The only thing that doesn't get converted as readily is insoluble fiber which sweeps through the intestines. Insoluble fiber may be difficult to digest after a VS so be careful.

I forgot to add that most products will have insoluble fiber on the nutrition label below the Total Carb line. It is usually indented. My daughters Diabetic Dietitian taught me that

Net carbs are a hold over from the Atkins craze. Count the whole thing.

Thanks yall. Gonna throw these tortillias out!

I've read of people on here using tortilla shells instead of bread. Sparingly of course. I saw one person make a pizza out of one. Put sauce on it and then healthy toppings and baked it for a few minutes. I wouldn't throw them out but maybe use them less.

I don't have my surgery binder (a.k.a. "sleeve Bible") with me atm...can one of the vets remind me how many total carbs we should limit ourselves to in a day? I know how many grams of protein and how many ounces of water, but I need to memorize the carb total, since carbs have always been my Achilles heel!

I usually don't eat breads, pasta, rice, or starchy vegetables....I keep my diet protein, veggies (some carbs), and some healthy fats like avocados. I do drink Premier protein shakes and quest protein bars. But I really like to keep my diet simple.....

You want to keep your carbs to a minimum aim for no more than 50 per day.