Question - Protein Intake

(deactivated member)
on 9/24/12 6:55 am - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 02/29/12

Hey All!

I'm just now really starting to pay very close attention to my nutritional intake. I'm very cautious with my carbs and focus quite a bit on getting in veggies (and some fruits). I make sure to eat some sort of protein throughout the day, but I haven't been keeping an eye on the quantity.

So I went looking through my paperwork from my surgeon to see if there was anything there on how much I should be eating at this point in time. I couldn't find anything. So, before I pick up the phone tomorrow morning and call his office to ask, I thought I would post the question here: How much protein should I be trying to get in daily?

Mind you, I just started back eating around the beginning of May (I was on an IV for my nutrients for about 3 weeks after I got home). Also, I can manage to eat maybe 1/4-cup of food at a time (and only if I'm really hungry).

Thanks in advance for any help, tips and/or advice you can give me!

MajorMom
on 9/24/12 7:01 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Your surgeon's office will likely tell around 70 but most of us feel best with a little security blanket and shoot for 100 grams or more.

--gina

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lerkhart
on 9/24/12 7:07 am

RNY on 08/03/09

My surgeon's office said 60 - 70, but I usually get in atleast 100 grams a day. That includes 3-4 protein shakes. I feel better when I get in 100+ of protein.

Linda

14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2"

(deactivated member)
on 9/24/12 7:29 am - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 02/29/12

Okay, so as a base I should get a minimum of 60-70 grams in a day. But, the goal should be about 100 grams a day. Wow, that's a lot to work towards! But we all must do what we must do, right?

So are there any suggestions on protein sources? I do like the taste and quality of the Syntrax shakes, but would love to try protein bars as well.

MajorMom
on 9/24/12 7:33 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Your best bet is with the Syntrax shakes. Get a base of 3 a day and you're golden.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

(deactivated member)
on 9/24/12 8:38 am - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 02/29/12

Okay, Gina! I'll do that.

Price S.
on 9/24/12 10:54 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

have you had labs done lately? I have to keep my protein over 100, more like 140 to keep my protein level good. I get about 90 in shakes each day, then the rest in food. I still eat protein first every meal and have 4 meals a day plus my shakes.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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(deactivated member)
on 9/24/12 7:15 pm - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 02/29/12

Nope - no labs done lately. I am due for them before my next appointment with the surgeon, which is about a month away.

I'm really hoping I can get this all in. I still eat/drink so very little at a time. I do try to eat no more than every 3 hours, but it's still so very little. I'm drinking constantly, but I know I'm not always getting the 64 oz required.

Price S.
on 9/24/12 9:35 pm - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

It helps both the protein and the liquid when you combine them. Although your surgery was a while ago, you still are like a newbee and no one expect you to be perfect. But try hard to get that liquid in cause it is really important.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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(deactivated member)
on 9/24/12 11:58 pm - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 02/29/12

Definitely feel like a newbie still!!! But that's okay. I have all of you here to turn to for advice and guidance on what has worked for you. I will work extra hard to get both my liquid and protein in, Price. Thanks!

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