Question:
Is is possible to have too much protein? I find that I have to urinate
much more when I increase protein. Anyone else experience this? — Andrea K. (posted on October 5, 2003)
October 5, 2003
I have the same problem, I am two months post op, and I did not connect
going pp with protein drinks, but here is the good news, you can be in
ketosis in your urine. That is a Great thing, is the water a little greasy
looking, like it has Wesson Oil in it, if it is you are at a extreme fat
burining right now.
— cindy
October 6, 2003
hiya~ how far out are you & how much protein are you getting in? are
you counting only the protein from shakes or also protein from foods?
it is possible to get "too much protein" but especially in the
first 6 months post op, you want your protein consumption to be high
(prolly between 70-100 grams depending on your surgeon) to aid in healing
and maintain your muscle mass.
i don't know many people post op who can EAT that much protein but if you
are regularly taking in over 100 grams of protein, you may want to check
with your surgeon and see how much they recommend.
good luck,
kate
— jkb
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