Question:
How much protein do Duodenal Switch patients need?

I thought it was 70-100 grams per day. Now my cousin, who had the same surgery, said she read 60 grams per day. How much protein do DS patients need?    — Cinna G. (posted on July 8, 2002)

July 8, 2002
It depends on how tall you are and how much you weigh. The heavier you are, the more you need. When I first started out as a new DS post-op, a dietitian told me I needed a minimumm of 100 grams. I still try to get 90 - 100 grams of protein daily. It's not going to hurt you because you malabsorb some of it anyway. But don't let it get below 60.
   — artistmama

July 8, 2002
sorry that this posted twice I waited a few hours and didn't see it so I asked it again Thanks for answers everyone.
   — Cinna G.

July 8, 2002
I was told 80 grams a day at least.
   — C. L.