Question:
Can anyone tell meexactly how many grams of protein are required perday after surgery

   — Jennifer J. (posted on March 23, 2004)

March 23, 2004
Our nutrition class that is required by my surgeon has a formula for figuring out the min. needs. You take your desired body weight and divide by 2.2 to get your min. needs. Example: 150 lbs / 2.2 = 68 grams hope this helps Nancy
   — nefish

March 23, 2004
You might try this calculator, it tells you the daily protein and daily water requirements! http://www.thinnerself.com/files/calculator.htm
   — Sungurl B.

March 23, 2004
All programs are different. You will hear people saying their required protein is anywhere between 60 and 85 grams as an average response. I've also seen some who said 40 grams. So, the answer is, whatever your doctor says is required it what is right. Good luck to you.
   — LMCLILLY

March 23, 2004
Most studies indicate that putting your body into ketosis is the most effective way to lose weight. To accomplish this, you will probably need at least 60 grams of protein a day and will also need to minimize the carbohydrates. Some studies have revealed that when patients can increase their protein intake beyond 60 grams/daily, without increasing their carbohydrate intake, they will typically experience an increased weight loss.
   — SteveColarossi

March 26, 2004
The USRDA for protein according to the gov't tables is a minimum of 60 grams/day for women. That's normies, and is only to maintain muscle and heart. I believe we need extra for malabsorption, fat burning, healing, and muscle building. Info on the last 3 available on BodyRx.com. </P> My doc's minimum for medial-distal patients is 120 grams/day of whey protein supplements. We don't count what we eat, just what we *drink*. Since we don't digest food, much less absorb it, food is fairly useless. Check out VitaLady.com for great shakes . . . get your protein the easy way.
   — RWH G.