Question:
How many grams of protein does a person have to have post op?

Please comment if the amount changes as one losses weight. For example give amount at 350, 300, 250, etc. Thanks    — Terri C. (posted on October 1, 2000)

October 1, 2000
The protein mfrs would prefer 1g per lb of body wt. I think that might be a LITTLE difficult for some of US. We use 60g of supplement as a base for any WLS pt. If you plateau, go to 90g a day or if you are working out in addition to regular "life exercise". For someone with more than 150cm bypassed, 90g for daily, maybe 120g for extra. I am more distal than that so keep between 150-180g a day, of supplement. I eat meats and such, but never count them toward my protein total. Calcium CITRATE (not tums) is the preferred form, and we don't take less than 1500mg (elemental calcium).
   — vitalady

October 1, 2000
About your protien needs- it is based on your "ideal" body weight- not how much you weigh at the time. For most women the amount needed is beteen 60 and 75 grams per day. A fist size portion of meat of chicken or turkey is about 24 grams (there is usually 8 grams of protien per ounce of meat). Hope this helps! Paula Sisson
   — Paula S.