Oh my gosh---protein

OMG, at our support group meeting last week at Barnes and Noble, I talked with Debbie Clark who is a nurse. I found out that I needed alittle more information from my doctor about the surgery I had. Dr. Weber told me that he bypassed more on my surgery than the normal and that I needed an additional 40 grams of protein a day on top of what I was getting. So needless to say, I need to be getting atleast 100 grams in a day. Maybe that's why the weight loss has slowed down. So, I guess I will go not and chug down that protein. Arlene

Arlene, Chug a lug, maybe that weight loss will jump start again!! now that i have 4 days and a wake up i have been trying to figure out many ways to drink that stuff 3-4 times a day.... getting pretty good at it but i suppose after surgery none of it will taste the same oh well, i at least am trying to get through this week Debbie

Hey Arlene, I would suggest the protein that I was talking about when we all met. The protica...you can get it at profect.com...25 grams of protein in 2.7 ounces. It is a little pricey, but worth it if you have a hard time with protein supplements. Good Luck! Laura

How did you add more protein to your diet? I am already eating 4 to 5 protein bars a day plus a meal. So, I am at over 100 grams. But, my labs are low. I need more. But, I don't want more calories. And, how is your eating over all? Are you starting to feel more normal? Congrats on getting things moving again. Hat

OH and did he tell you exactly how much he bypassed?