Question:
I'm curious, can everyone tell me what their doctor recommends

total grams of protein daily? Mine recommends 40 grams. Thanks    — barbara A. (posted on November 16, 2002)

November 16, 2002
My surgeon and nutritionist recommends a minimum of 60g of protein daily...JR
   — John Rushton

November 16, 2002
At 4 weeks 70+ grams, by one year out 80-100 grams.
   — maryburton

November 16, 2002
My doctor and the dietician recommend 50 grams of protein per day.
   — Sarah S.

November 16, 2002
My surgeon and nutritionist recommended 70+ grams of protein a day starting 3 days post-op.
   — LLinderman

November 16, 2002
Mine base it on type of surgery you choose. 60-90g proximal, 90-120g medial, 150-180g distal. Personally, I choose to be at 180g or more. Gives me more appetite control. That's all supplemental protein, BTW. Any we get in food is just bonus.
   — vitalady

November 16, 2002
my surgeon told me 40g daily. i have never used a protein supplement, but, im sure i get more than 40g because my diet consists of fish, seafood, some chicken, some pork, cheese & eggs. i dont eat any beef because it NEVER sits well in my pouch.
   — sheryl titone

November 16, 2002
Mine recommends 50-60 grams per day.
   — Cathy S.

November 16, 2002
My surgeon recommends a minimum of 45 grams/day....the amount in a medium chicken breast...for his proximal RNY patients. He only allows protein supplements for the first six weeks post-op, then is adamant that his patients learn to eat "normal foods" and develop normal eating behaviors, getting their necessary daily protein from their diets. At 32 months post-op, my serum protein levels are still in the high-normal range following his post-op regimen. Best wishes!
   — Diana T.

November 16, 2002
Barbara--I had lap rny and my surgeon recommends 60-75g of protein daily plus 64 oz of water as well. Hope this helps!
   — Bambi C.

November 17, 2002
40 to 50 - whatever I can get in via normal foods and not supplements.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 17, 2002
I was told 60 is enough - but until the statistics are in as to how much we probably assimilate - I go for 80 to 100 - at 11 months out from rny proximal.
   — charlene M.

November 17, 2002
Once we're on solid foods, my surgeon recommends we try to get in at least 70 grams of protein a day.
   — sandsonik

November 17, 2002
My nutritionist recommended 60. I am a lap band patient.
   — Becky S.

November 17, 2002
It depends on how big you are. I was a lightweight and I was told 60. Someone over 300 pounds would need more.
   — Linda A.

November 17, 2002
My doc recommended 60-90 grams of Protein a day. THAT is difficult to do. Especially when the protein shakes they recommended only had 9 grams per can. I went to GNC and bought Whey Protein. You mix one scoop with 8 ounces of skim milk. It has 20 grams of Protein per shake. It has worked wonders for me.
   — Cassiah H.

November 17, 2002
I had open rny 10/7 and I'm down to 266lbs from 303lbs. My doctor wants me on 50-90 grams of protein a day. I use the IsoPure protein shake. Two scoops for one serving (50g protein) with 12oz of milk (12g protein). It's easy, it just tastes like liquid cardboard!
   — Heidi S.

November 19, 2002
Before you start packing in the protein grams from shakes, bear in mind that you can only absorb 30 grams of protein per meal (or per two hour period). The rest is a waste.
   — [Deactivated Member]

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