Can you get too much protein?

G'morning all....

I am so happy with my progress, but as I was putting together my
day on the health tracker I noticed my protein will be much higher
than my goal.  Is this bad or does it not matter?

My NUT gave me a goal of 68g of protein per day.  I've been trending
between 70 - 80g - all via food.  (can't stomach the shakes anymore)
I am within 600-900 calories per day, which she said was great.  My
fat is within limits as well.

Is it ok to go way over???  Today I'll be at 88g.

It might be possible to get too much protein, but "too much" would be way, way more than 88 grams.

The ASMBS suggests getting 1.1 grams per kilogram of ideal body weight, which works out to about half a gram per pound of ideal weight.  However, many people find, according to their labs, that they need much more than that.

Unless you have kidney problems, it would be difficult for you to get so much protein that it might harm you.  I wouldn't go over, say 200 grams without a doctor's OK.  Getting 88 grams is fine and there's actually a good chance you need that much.  68 grams is kinda low for an RNY patient.

THANK YOU, KELLY!!  I feel much better knowing I'm not
messing myself up...lol.

Can you post a daily menu of what you are eating....I was tolerating a scrambled egg in the mornings but the last two mornings I've gotten nauceous so I didn't have one this morning opted for cheese grits so not nearly the protein I'd normally have.  I can't tolerate the protein shakes much either.  I'm going to try and get some fruit and make a smoothie to get some in....I've only met my goal a few times...I get pretty close but if I get nauceous or not feel well then I don't nearly get enough of anything in.   I am close to four weeks out, I had surgery on 5/22...so you may be on more solids than I am but I was curious.
 
Thanks!

Sherry

Sure!

B:  1/4 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese bake (it's the ricotta bake from eggface, but I use cottage
                                                                     since ricotta has NEVER sat well with me preop)

S: 1 Frigo string cheese

L:  1 oz grilled chicken breast (chopped)
     1 oz cheddar cheese shredded
     1 tbsp miracle whip light ......I mixed this all up and made a chicken salad type thingy

D:  6 slices (1 oz) Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
      1 Frigo string cheese

Other:  16 oz skim milk (this is through out the day ex..after bfast & after lunch)

S:  2 SF popsicles

This day worked out to 795 cals,  29.5g fat,  79.3g protein

Today is much higher because for Father's Day we are doing kebobs....shrimp, pork,
pineapple & veggies.  I'm also having bacon wrapped shrimp for lunch.

I also find that if I do at least (2) 2.5-3 oz servings of tuna fish per week, that it helps me
to get my protein in much easier.  I'm also going to try using crab throughout the week
as well.  I hope this helps!

One more thing....I'm not sure how stuck you are on "normal items" at
certain meal times.  One thing that is helping me, is that I no longer
"limit" certain to foods to just breakfast foods or lunch foods.  So, now
it's normal for me to eat cottage cheese bake (with spaghetti sauce) in
the a.m....or turkey in the a.m.  So, eating alot of foods that I used to consider to be only lunch or dinner foods has helped quite a bit.

Thanks Hollie! You're right, I've got to switch up my thinking....I did have chopped up chicken and green beans for breakfast this morning....I had some leftover from yesterday and I was hungry and wow, it tasted good.  Just what I needed before my morning walk.   I'm not a cottage cheese eater...wish I could.  I did buy some skim ricotta for reciepes just need to go find them.  The lasagna one sounds great.   Would really like to make a veggie lasagna thought I know the family would not eat it. lol which is okay by me!  :)   Take Care!!  Sherry

 I asked my dietician about excessive protein bec I was worried about my kidneys. She said the amount prescribed on this food plan was not nearly enough to be harmful; in fact, it wasn't enough, only a starting goal. I don't know what the ultimate protein goal is for me at my activity level (what activity level?!  ;-)  ). Around 100 grams is my best estimate. I'm getting 70 - 100 now, but the 100 days are over 1000 calories or require a 30 g. protein shake plus lots of meat.

So doncha worry.

 It's possible to get too much protein, but the amount you are taking in is nowhere near the "too much" limit.  If you DO take in more than your body can use, then your body just excretes it.

I take in around 120 grams a day, but I NEED that many because if I don't then my protein levels drop into the 'malnourished' range.

 Yes, definitely possible to get too much protein. And BTW, too much protein can cause kidney compiications. Usually MD's check this via urinalysis. Although 80 something grams of protein doesn't sound like very much,  however if you are concerned, ask your doctor to run a test.