Question:
Daily protein and liquid amounts

I know I have read this many times but it has escaped my memory. I have had some memory loss. Anyway, what is the minimum recommended daily amount of protein in grams for a RNY recipient and how much fluid, on a daily basis do we need? Thanks for your answers.    — Karen W. (posted on July 11, 2006)

July 10, 2006
I believe 64 ounces of liquids is the goal for us and the protein grams can vary, dependent on your size. I try to get in a minimum of 60-80 grams per day. Most of it is through protein supplements (drinks) and I count the liquids, too. When in the healing process, more protein is encouraged.
   — LauraA

July 11, 2006
I have been told that you should try to get a minimum of 64 oz. of fluid a day. Females should strive for at least 60 gms. of protein a day, while males should be shooting for at least 75 gms of protein a day.
   — cburky911

July 11, 2006
Hi Karen Recommended protein intake post RNY varies from varies from surgeon to surgeon, and somewhat from patient to patient. To give you a rough guide: we informally surveyed a number of clinicians attending the American Society for Bariatric Surgery annual meeting, and most were between 60 and 90 grams per day. The average was some where between 70 or 75 grams. It is also good to get your protein from quality sources of protein that have good levels and proportions of Essential Amino Acids. Jerome UNJURY Protein
   — UNJURY

July 11, 2006
My surgon says 72 oz of water. Flavored waters are ok, but things such as orange juice and milk do not count towards water and water added to protein and ect do not count. So if you add water to a soup mix it is soup not water. My surg. demands that we get 100gr. of protein via supplements and that any protein from foods is just free gradis. Anyway I think you best ask your surg. cause I know my sur. is more strick than most but I know that at 4 years out that if I stick to the rules he has set for me I feel better and my weight stays down but if I wonder off then that scary 5 pounds hops on.
   — cheryl D.

July 12, 2006
Again, every surgeon has his/her patient guidelines, but mine says to get at least 64 ounces of liquids per day (more in the warmer months or when you are able to exercise to the point of sweating) and a minimum of sixty grams of protein per day for women, more for men according to body size and activity level. These are the bare minimum levels that they want me to have each day; more is always better when I can do it. For my surgeon, anyway, all protein and liquids count toward my daily total. Carbonated liquids are forbidden, but a rare (and small) amount of either alcoholic or caffeinated beverage is allowed, but neither of the last two can count towards my daily total since they both have a diuretic affect on the body.
   — packrat

July 12, 2006
I was told 60-90 g of protein and at least 64 ounces of liquid.
   — Novashannon