Question:
What happens to your body if you dont have all your protein daily?

   — metlife09 (posted on September 23, 2008)

September 22, 2008
First you might notice wounds that don't heal...fluids building up in hands and feet and belly too...tired/lethargic...loss of muscle mass...and later from lack of protein, you'll become iron and B-12 deficient (from lack of animal protein, where these vits are mostly gotten naturally)...Just take a look at starving children and that's what a protein def looks like...Can it happen to us after RNY...yes, but probably not on that level, because we have such a wide variety of food supplements and vitamin fortified foods, you'd have to work hard at not eating to nearly starve yourself for a long time to the point it becomes physically noticeable. We all need protein daily...We have access to fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, grains, beans, meats, protein supps, etc...Eating a variety of these foods daily will give you the complete protein we need daily...You MUST have some protein everyday to stay healthy. The human body only makes about half the needed amino/proteins to survive, but it needs the key aminos to make the complete protein...Once you get all the key aminos,they combine and make the rest in your body. These aminos help you entire body function...everything from cell production, to muscles (heart and brain are muscles too) to organ functions, to healing, etc! Don't skip protein...Find a way to get it in daily. Some is better than none. You just need to get the key aminos so your body can make the complete chain. Protein powders and drinks are usually fortified with at least the 13 needed aminos...many have 18 aminos...Your body will make 21 making all the aminos into a complete protein everyday.
   — .Anita R.

September 23, 2008
Your hair will fall out! Eat, drink, do what ever it takes to get in your protien.
   — Carlyn M.

September 23, 2008
Your body uses your muscle mass for nourishment, which can effect major muscles as well like the heart. You will feel weak and tired. Your hair will fall out, and your skin suffers too. Don't do it. you need between 60-70 grams for optimum success and health!
   — lesleigh07

September 24, 2008
add to all of that dry skin & hair-yuck!
   — MomLid