Question:
How many grams of protein per day after 1 years do you consume presently?

I am bulding musle and was thinking about increasing my protein. I was wondering for those who are post-ops of at least year or more ..how many grams a day are you consuming? also which foods or bars do you feel helped you reach your goal with good results??? Thanks Terry    — TerryS (posted on January 22, 2005)

January 22, 2005
Terry, I am over two years post op and I take in at least 65, and sometimes 90 grams of protein a day in whey supplements (I use the chocolate ProScore 100). I am not currently weight lifting, but I'm planning plastics within the next 6 months or so and I want to be able to heal well from that. Anything I get in from food is extra, but I don't count that toward my total since we don't absorb food protein as well. I've found that regardless of activity level, if I get in less than 60 grams in supplements I start feeling tired and sluggish.
   — Ali M

January 22, 2005
Terry, I'm I'll be 2 years post-op this Feb. I'm only drinking one protein shake a day 35 grams. I have stayed at a certain weight for over 6 months or more. Could it be because I'm not getting enough protein? I haven't excercised in over a year, and I really don't eat all that much during the day either. I'm also trying to get plastic surgery done in the next 6 months, I'm just awaiting insurance approval. Should I also be drinking more protein to help heal better after surgery? Thanks Trisha Sizemore
   — Snowflake_Princess

January 22, 2005
Thanks all for responding. It is my understanding since I posted this yesterday and did some reading that the amount to consume is half of your current body weight. Protein helps burn fat...so thats why body builders use it to reduce the fat an build muscle even quicker. I asked because someone in a discussion group was bumping hers up to over 100 grams...I must admit she looks like a knockout :-) So I am gonna increase mine gradually. I am heading to hit the 100 gram mark at the end..not sure how long it will take me to reach this since I am at about 60 grams averaging daily. I guess time will tell if it really works.
   — TerryS

January 23, 2005
Hi Terry! I'm 13 months post-op and am starting the same regimine. I shoot for 60-90g of protein/day. I found a great line of high-protein products, shakes @ 35g, great tasting bars @ 22g and even supplements like Rhodiola, HCA, CLA, ChromPic etc. I'm having a problem with the high protein intake causing constipation and I even found the slightly sweetened fiber bits that you can sprinkle on yogurt and stuff. Email me if you are interested in more info. [email protected]
   — boonikki29

January 23, 2005
Thanks Nicole..expect a email..this is something I need all the info and assistance on I can get to fully maximize the results I am trying to achieve...
   — TerryS

January 25, 2005
60- 90. I try to drink 2 protein drinks a day. Each has about 30 plus grams of protein. I use a protein mix from the health food store (22 grams), skim milk (7 grams) add yogurt (4 to 6 oz)and fruit. I'm getting my protein and fiber. You can even add powder milk to add more protein. There is a book that has some great shake recipes. Its called L.A SHAPE DIET book.
   — Linda R.

January 30, 2005
I am 10+ yrs out, but very distal RNY. I use 180g daily (that's 6 drinks of 30g each). When I work out, I add 1-2 extra drinks, depending on how my day is going. If I can add 2, it's 30g on the way to the gym and 30g in the locker room immediately after. The 180g is use is volume, appetite, craving control, so if I'm actually SPENDING protein, I add more. I use ProScore 100 choco mostly, but on the run, use Chanpion Pure Whey Stack choco, too.
   — vitalady