Carbs

[eyhornmom 36]

I'm curious about everyone's carb intake. My NUT never really said anything about limiting carbs, other watching out for sugar. I'm craving tortillas and subway sandwiches, but after reading everyone's posts I'm really confused about whether those things are ok. I can't even try bread for another week and a half, but i want to be prepared. What kind of guidelines does everyone follow for carbs?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

20 grams.

[chunkyloverlovesyou 197]

20 grams.

Dang, that's hard. I can eat 20 g in one bite

[joatsaint 2,814]

My general guideline is 75% Protein, 25% carbs - no matter how many calories I'm eating. During my 1st 6 months post-op, I was shooting for 1000 calories or less per day. I was eating so little that every bite had to count and have as much nutrition in it as possible.

I stuck with lean Protein sources like ground turkey hamburger and chicken.

For carbs, most of them came from vegetables - cauliflower, broccoli, yellow squash, black Beans, lentils. I stayed completely away from foods that contained carbs that can be quickly converted to sugar - fruits, processed foods like Pasta, rice and Peanut Butter, breads, candy, sugary drinks...

[sweetie716 270]

My guideline from the doc is to keep it under 50 g a day, although I usually keep it under 20 because I'm still pretty early out (4.5 months).

[Kindle 8,667]

Never counted carbs or fat or calories. I make sure I get in 60-80g Protein, 64oz Fluid and my Vitamins. I try to eat veggies and fruit every day. I still eat sweets, pancakes, bread, Pasta, rice, alcohol, etc, but in moderation and certainly not every day. Passed goal in just over 7 months and have maintained 10 pounds below for about 8 months.

[liannatx 897]

I aim for 80 g Protein, 30 g carbs, 600-800 calories.

[Babbs 14,680]

My NUT recommended under 50 grams. Keep in mind, carbs cause cravings for sugar and more carbs. Fill your sleeve with lean Protein and veggies, not bread. You will get more nutritional bang for your buck. Protein keeps you fuller longer, also.

[Lacowgirl72 210]

I keep carbs under 100g day, drink 100 ounces of Water and 60-80g Protein. I've lost 134 lbs in a year. I still avoid Pasta and eat very little bread and rice.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

My body does best if my carb intake is around 20 grams. I try to obtain those carbs from fruits and veggies. I do my best to avoid refined sugar.

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

My surgeon said I can go to 130 carbs per day. I usually get between 20-30.

[suz55 8]

Look for Joseph's flatbread, 9 carbs and makes great wraps or pizza. I use them also for a hamburger using a cutter.