Question:
I NEED TO KNOW EXACTLY HOW MUCH PROTEIN WE ARE SUPOSSED TO BE GETTING AT 9 MONTH POST

I EAT THREE MEALS A DAY AND TWO SNACKS. AND TO GET ALL MY PROTEIN IS ESPECIALLY HARD. IM NOT SURE HOW MUCH IM SUPOSSED TO BE GETTING. THANK FOR YOUR HELP.    — cecilie (posted on March 23, 2009)

March 23, 2009
I am 9 mts out tomorrow and I am suppose to get 60-80 grams a day. But every dr/nut is different. I do not get it all in by food. I have one protien drink a day like Adkins Advantage or Slim Fast.
   — shackett0426

March 23, 2009
The basic guidelines are for 60 grams of protein...It is based on a 150 lb woman. Here is a site that will give you a better idea based on your age and weight...It's an average...We are all different...some of us require more or less based on our activity and muscle mass...etc...Try it out...http://www.healthcalculators.org/calculators/protein.asp This calculator says I need about 88 grams...I usually get over 80-100 daily...so I am right on!
   — .Anita R.

March 23, 2009
My doctor say 60 for women and 80 for men. A small package of peanuts is 13 grams There are protien bars that are between 10 and 20 that taste good.
   — trible

March 23, 2009
Hi Cecilie...here's a list of protein grams in foods.. 1cup skim/1% milk or low carb yogurt.............8 grams 1oz. lean chicken,fish,beef or pork..............7 grams 1/4 cup. tuna (in water)........................13 grams 1/4 cup. low fat/non-fat cottage cheese......... 7 grams 1 egg/2-3 egg whites/1/4 cup egg subst....7 grams 1/4 cup legumes (beans,lentils,Edamame)........3-4 grams 1/4 cup vegetables.............................2-3 grams 1/2 cup most breads/grains......................3 grams 1 average fruit..................................0 grams 1 stick of string cheese.........................7 grams I hope this gives you alittle sense of where the protein lies in certain foods...I have to agree with the other gals on this question....the total should be between 65-80 for women and 80 to 100 grams for men.....that's what my surgeon told me....hugs to you....your friend, Linda A
   — LindaA

March 23, 2009
Virtually all programs vary, but I my bariatric center recommends a minimum of 65 gm. If it's hard to get in, try adding a protein supplement drink to your regimen or adding some protein powder to a food or drink. HTH. Take care & God bless! -Marcie :) <><
   — Marcie F.

March 23, 2009
I was told 70 grams a day.I When i was loosing i did not depend on the food i consumed.I did 3 protein supplements a day to get the 70grns and counted the food as extra.Lost 265 lbs in 15 months ,and have kept it off for 5 yrs
   — Bette Drecktrah

March 23, 2009
My surgeon said for women we need a minimum of 60 grams of protein a day - but I was losing muscle and hair at that level - so we upped it to minimum of 70 - I get about 80-90 grams a day and do much better. I have one meal a protein shake that is 30 grams, and then two other meals a day with no more than a cup of food - usually chicken at one meal (about 24 grams of protein for 3 oz), and cottage cheese (about 14 grams of protein for 1/2 cup) and some kind of beans (e.g. refried beans, etc.) for the other meal, plus a glass of non-fat milk (8 grams). It varies, but not a lot.
   — Wendy M.

March 24, 2009
The amount that YOU need really depends on what your current weight is. Divide your weight by 2.2 then multiply by 0.8 That is the amount that YOU need.
   — KEDIA