Protein

How much protein should we be taking at 9 months out? Is there a point in the weight loss journey when we will not need to be so concerned about the protein amount?

You still need the same protein. 65 grams a day at least. If you cannot get it all from food then you supplement the difference with the prtein powders and drinks. I still cannot eat enough protein at 10 months out to give up my protein yet. I may always use a supplement. I like my protein that much! I drink unjury chocolate with skim milk for breakfast everyday. Remember if you don not get enough protein you weight loss will slow down, not to mention the hair loss.

Someone asked about this on the main board about a week ago. Most of the responses were 100-120 g a day. My dietician told me at a minimum of 70 g but after what I read, am trying to up mine. People state that they have a better weight loss with higher protein. They also up their water as well. Since I started doing that, my 6 week plataue stopped and I've lost 7 lbs. I drink a pina colada flavored protein shake (46 g of protein), try to have 1 protein bar as a snack (10-16 g) and get the rest with food. I think getting enough protein is something all people (WLS or not) should be concerned about their entire lives...it's just more critical for WLS'ers. My advise? Find a protein drink you really like and then buy stock in that company. Sherri 344/207/140

Precious1, I'm no expert - but I try to get at least 70 g a day. I still have a protein shake every morning which averages 30g - my fav is Matrix 5.0 chocolate mixed with 2 tblsp s/f choc pud, carb countdown milk, splenda, 1 heaping teaspoon decaf coffee and blended with ice - yummy! I think we will have to be concerned about protein for the rest of our lives. - hugs - dea(-111)

My main drink is Crystal Light so I wanted to find a protein that would go with that. I use GNC liquid protein punch flavor. I use 9T in 24 oz of pink lemonade CL. I drink half in the am and half about an hour or so later. It gives me 54 grams of protein. Then, I usually have one protein laden meal a day and the rest is just a snack here or there. I'm getting at least 90 grams of protein a day. I have also upped my liquid intake to try to get in 90 oz of water as well, with a goal of 120 oz of water or Crystal Light. The days I do that and exercise, Ihave good weight loss.