Question:
Burned out on high protein?

I have tried the Atkins diet so many times that I'm burned out on protein. Is this going to hurt me when I have my RNY? Has anyone else had this problem?    — samuel G. (posted on July 14, 1999)

July 14, 1999
if you are tired of eating meat you may want to try some vegetarian dishes. Just be carefull,you have to learn how to combine incomplete proteins to make a dish that is high in biological value proteins. Red beans and rice is a perfect example.It is important that you get enough protein though or else you may lose muscle mass which also includes your HEART.Muscle also burns more kcals.proteien is also needed to help to promote wound healing.
   — Sheila S.

July 14, 1999
Who told you you have to be on the Adkins Diet post op??? I would NEVER go on the Adkins diet post op..I HAD this surgery so that i wouldn't HAVE to diet ever again in my life..Every Diet in the world..the Adkins included will let you lose weight..at first..but every single one of them also sets you up to fail. I eat a Balanced diet now...sure..I push my protien first..because it's important to get the protiens, because we get so few calories..but no one will EVER make me abuse my body again with diets like the Adkins....
   — Deanna D.

July 16, 1999
Hi, My name is Paula and I live in St.Pete, FL. I am on a "All Protein Diet" at this time. I had my surgery 11 weeks ago, and I have lost 64 pounds. I have no problems with the all protein diet because I am never hungry. I have to make myself eat now. You may feel different about this diet after your operation. You need lots of protein! Sincerely, Paula in St.Pete [email protected]
   — Paula D.

July 16, 1999
Protein doesn't have to be gross! Really! When I did that grapefruit diet in teh 70's, thought I'd never touch the stuff again. But I love it all over again! Grapefruits! Who'd have guessed. Proteins change & continue to improve daily. Some of us keep a finger on the pulse of the protein world. My RNY is so radical that I will die without LOTS of high quality protein. Love the stuff. Can't get enough. It keeps me thin, keeps good muscle tone, keeps my skin tight and my hair on my head. And there are so many choices, that I think you'll be FINE.
   — vitalady

August 18, 1999
protein is very important after surgery in order for your body to heal, also it is important to keep your hair from coming out. I bought soy protein from the health food store and every morning I have a protein shake for breakfast 1/3 cup has 24 grams of protein.
   — Dianna S.

February 7, 2000
I am currently getting ready for WLS & I went on a high protein diet 2 years ago and lost almost ALL my hair! I don't think it is the protein necessarily, just the lack of a balanced diet! I would rather DIE than go back onto a protein only diet!
   — Mollie S.