Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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dailystrength1936 05/09/2016

Does any one out there have a specific range they stay in for carbs...?
Anyone have any Insight? Has it helped you continue to lose weight or maintain..
What is your carb limit to help you? Just checking... I am thinking no more then 30 net carbs a day is a good frame to work from, but I am not sure.
thank you all for any input..

tommietopcat 05/09/2016

I am trying not get over 50. I read an article to lose weight you ne keep your carbs between 20-50. However, that one article opinion.

Lcat4 05/10/2016

No one really seems to agree, but here is what one study says.
http://bariatrictimes.com/recommended-levels-of-carbohydrate-after-bariatric-surgery/

Mostly I just focused on protein first and didn't bother with counting carbs. I just chose low carb foods. By the time I finish my protein I don't have room for much else anyway.

joannannotti 05/10/2016

I try to keep my carb intake around 30g

dailystrength1936 05/11/2016

Thank you fellow daily strength folks... I just read the Bariatric Times article....excellent information and future source for review.

MNMama 05/12/2016

I have to have less than 20 grams to lose, and keep it 20-40, never more than 50, to maintain, but I'm really touchy too. If I look at carbs, they leap onto my tummy!

dailystrength1936 05/13/2016

Good input .... now what is everyone's daily protein range 60 to 100?

Lcat4 05/14/2016

Yes 60-90 for protein

farmgirl392 05/26/2016

How many carb grans you can eat depends on where you are in your journey.

For me to lose weight, I had to keep my carb grams at no more than 5 per meal. If I increase carbs, weight loss slows or stops. I also have to keep my total calories at under 1000.

I'm many years PO now, and I keep my carb grams well under what nutritionists recommend to diabetics. The nuts say 150 grams per day, I stay under 100 grams per day. Any time I need to lose a couple pounds in order to maintain my weight, it is the carbs that need to go.

My PO diet plan is 40% protein, 30% fats, 30% carbs. 1200 calories.

piikoi 06/03/2016

Im 5 weeks post op. I focus on protein and havent tried any carbs. I did have two saltine crackers but that is nothing for a 5 week period.

1judykay 06/04/2016

When I first began the process of preparation for surgery my endocrinologist said 25 grams or less and 5 or less of sugar. I still go by that almost a year out from surgery. Hope that helps.

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