Question:
SURGERY DATE 1/9/2007

how much protein is required daily    — bnbarre (posted on January 2, 2008)

January 2, 2008
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, Brianne! My surgeon's nutritionist calculates individual requirements. Everyone is different; there's no across-the-board requirement.
   — obeseforever

January 2, 2008
i was told at least 75 per day. some people say there doc said 60 is fine
   — JACKIESMOM

January 2, 2008
You'll find lots of different answers to this one. My nutritionist wants me doing between 60 and 75 gm each day.
   — Shirley D.

January 2, 2008
First of all my suggestion is to start taking Biotin (to help prevent hair loss-- it won't prevent it totally but it will slow it down or make it not as bad). Now it differs from surgeon to surgeon. I was told a minimum of 70 grams each and every day. If you don't get in your recomended amount, you can experience hair loss the next month. Granted not everyone does have hair loss but some do and some majorily. Good luck and God bless!
   — crystalsno

January 2, 2008
Every surgeon is different. I've heard as low as 55 and as high as 75. My surgeon's office is a minimum of 70; however, I don't think they will mind if you over.
   — the7thdean

January 2, 2008
Like everyone has said, it does vary by doctors. Mine says to get 65-75 grams per day.
   — Brenda R.

January 4, 2008
My instructions were to consume 50 grams of protein per day. This can be in any form, not just protein whey powder concoctions. Remember that 50 grams of the powder contains LESS than 50 grams of protein because that powder is not pure protein. Same thing is true for a steak (beef) or any other "high protein" food.
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