Protein, protein, protein. Simple carbs should be out. I don't count carbs, my rule is no simple carbs (sugar). As for comlex carbs I will allow myself one slice of whole wheat bread or 3 whole wheat crackers a day. But that's it. My meals are protein and vegetables.
Shelley

I don't count anything but water and protein. I shy away from simple carbs as well.

My plan is not as restrictive on carbs as some. I find I need some complex carbs before my workout for energy, so a typical breakfast for me is a slice of whole grain toast and egg. I avoid carbs at lunch but usually include a small serving of carbs at dinner. I totally avoid anything with processed flour - it is a huge hunger trigger for me. I have potatoes a couple of time a week.

I do not count the carbs in fruit only is starches.

Hope this helps

My NUT said not necessary to count them if focus is protein, but.... at some point post surgery it would be good to stay UNDER 50 carbs per day or weight loss will stall out too easy.

I was told to focus on protein and water. My WLS program nuts say you must have at least 130 grams of carbs a day for healthy brain function. I know some WLS programs only want their people to have like 40-50 grams of carbs a day but my programs believes in at least 130. I look at my total carbs for the day on MyFitnessPal from time to time but I don't restrict carbs. I was getting stressed about sugar carbs too but my nut told me "to let it go" pre op. Dairy products have more sugar carbs in them and fruit like bananas do too. My WLS programs there are no bad foods but to just eat foods in moderation since this is a life thing and not a diet for a certain amount of time.
Good luck!

I have a similar plan as Pam2011. when I look at my totals at the end of the day I have about 100-110 carbs (

Pam wrote: "My WLS programs there are no bad foods but to just eat foods in moderation since this is a life thing and not a diet for a certain amount of time."

I have to say that I have adopted this philosophy as well. I am working hard not have a diet mentality about this whole thing. More trying to eat like a normal (thin) person.

I second what Pam's nutritionist says. Carbs are necessary for brain function. I focus on protein and water. As far as fats go, my NUT says less than 10 grams a meal, same w/ sugar. Kathy

My nut also told me not to count carbs.. I do not eat sugar carbs, and will on occasion have a slice of whole wheat toast... I stay away from gluten whenever possible other than that....

I eat as much protein as I can, and then fill up with veggies... If I am at a party or social gathering I may add in some fruit, but I personally limit fruit because of the natural sugar... I do on occasion have an activia light with fruit...

I will eat strawberries, or blueberries for a special treat, but only if I have picked them, and very limited...

As far as fat... I shy away from it as much as possible... I pick very lean meats, and eat a lot of fish.... I do not have a magic number as my nut refuses to give me any... She said it becomes too much of a chore....

I try to look at eating as something enjoyable and healthy... That is hard for me, cause most of the time I could care less about eating... But I am finding that its not as hard as I thought it was....