What is the average amount of carbs to have post op?

[ColleenErin1974 195]

I'm out 6 weeks and was just wondering if anybody knows how many carbs per day is ok? And sugars too.

Thanks!

[Berry78 4,259]

Depends on your plan.

Less than 20 (net.. which means subtract the fiber) is full ketosis.. using fat as energy instead of sugar.

20-50 might still be ketosis, definitely weight loss amount.

51-100 low carb likely not in ketosis borderline weight loss phase

Over 100 moderate carb, may or may not permit weight loss.

Personally I like 51-70g/day. Permits losses but not ketosis.

Those that have PCOS probably should stay under 40g (aim for ketosis). Diabetics should work closely with their team to find the right amount for them.

[James Marusek 5,244]

After RNY gastric bypass surgery, you may experience dumping syndrome by consuming fats and sugars. This condition last for about a year and then your intestines figure out something is wrong and evolve to permit your body to consume these again. The Weight Loss phase after surgery is extremely short. I transitioned to the Maintenance phase at around 7 months post-op. So if you want to get the most weight loss after surgery it is important to comply with the program directions in the weight loss phase.

My program guidelines limited me to no more than 5 grams of sugar per serving. Sugar includes sucrose (table sugar), fructose (honey), corn Syrup, high fructose corn syrup, cane juice, cane juice, brown sugar, molasses.

Low calorie natural sweeteners such as Stevia are O.K. So are artificial sweeteners such as Splenda.

[Maxthecat 37]

I've found 30-50 net carbs a day to work for me. Lower and I feel weak. Higher and I stall weight loss.

[alligus 37]

I'm almost 4 months out now (down 62 pounds) and i'm eating about 1000 cals a day and my RD said to try to stay under 100 grams of carbs per day

[victoriak419 17]

Depends on your plan.
Less than 20 (net.. which means subtract the fiber) is full ketosis.. using fat as energy instead of sugar.
20-50 might still be ketosis, definitely weight loss amount.
51-100 low carb likely not in ketosis borderline weight loss phase
Over 100 moderate carb, may or may not permit weight loss.
Personally I like 51-70g/day. Permits losses but not ketosis.
Those that have PCOS probably should stay under 40g (aim for ketosis). Diabetics should work closely with their team to find the right amount for them.

What is the reason for those with PCOS to stay under 40g of carbs? I'm very interested!

[Berry78 4,259]

11 minutes ago, victoriak419 said:

What is the reason for those with PCOS to stay under 40g of carbs? I'm very interested!

Frequently people with PCOS are insulin resistant so cutting carbs drastically can be very helpful.

Here are 2 quick websites that talk about insulin resistance.

http://youngwomenshealth.org/2014/02/25/metformin/

https://www.womentowomen.com/insulin-resistance/insulin-resistance-what-is-it-and-how-we-can-heal/

[focusonthefuture 14]

Kind of an aside, if your goal is to be in ketosis, you can buy ketosis test trips pretty cheap.

[Myaiku_Kuraitani 245]

I try not to go over 20 grams. 30 at the most.


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Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 174
GW- 130
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