Too much protein?

I've started on my two week preop liquid diet.  It's pretty strict because I have a very fat liver.  I'm consuming between 84 and 112 protein each day.  Is there a problem with too much protein?  I'm not too hungry, and I don't want to get too hungry or I might relapse. 

I don't think you are getting too much protein. I've been in the 140-160 range, but I work out really hard. Depending on your surgery type, you won't absorb all of it anyway, so you need to get a lot.

You are doing great, and you need that protein to keep you satisified!

Hang in there, I had to do the 2 weeks of shakes also, fatty liver here too!

~Maria

Our pre-op diet was 100g of protein daily so no, I don't think you will be getting too much.  Good luck and surgery will be here before you know it.

I think your protein intake is o.k.  I know post-op they want me to get at least 80gm, some of the folks around here do 100++ everyday, so I wouldn't worry and you're not hungry, how wonderful!!  Keep up the good work, surg. day will be here before you know it!! 

All of you - thank you, this is kind of overwhelming.!

Lucycat-

I think it looks like you are doing great!!  If you are on your liquid diet and the only calories you are consuming are from protein (skakes) then on the high end you're only consuming less than 450 calories.  Follow your docs protocol, but if you feel the need (hunger) and can't get past it, I think you would be fine to add another shake.  You'll still be under 600 calories and your liver is bound to shrink at that caloric intake.

Just my 2cents...good luck LC!!!!

Julie