Needs for protein --- Long term post-op?
Will be 12 years post-op and am curious on needs on protein.
I was very strict and careful 1st year and went from 368 to 200 in 1 year. Watched and counted everything I ate. But got pregnant 1 year post op and a huge regain through my pregnancy (scared the baby would miss nutrients and over ate) to re-lose right after baby some of the weight and have maintained +45 poundssince the last 8 years.
1st of September back at the gym and want to count and chart what I will be eating.
Looking to at least lose 30 pounds.
Pitoune, best wishes to you on your re-lose program. You sound determined to get back to where you'd like to be.
FYI, I'm a sleeve patient 4 years post-op, and I still aim for 100 grams of protein daily. That seems to be my happy protein place. I also eat a lot of high-fiber fruits and veggies (I aim for 8/day), and that in combination with the protein really fuels my body well.
FYI, I still after all these years have a protein shake for breakfast most days, which adds 25 grams of protein and only 170 calories. Not necessarily recommending that you do that -- just sharing something that I do.
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ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.