Question:
Can you get to much protein?

I was wondering if you can get to much protein, and if so how much is too much? thanks so much    — Geralyn (posted on June 24, 2002)

June 24, 2002
The nutritionist I saw a couple of months back said if you get more than 80/day you will start causing liver damage. Be careful! Best of luck!
   — Lisa W.

June 24, 2002
Depends on what you're doing with it. Working out? Training? Losing lots of weight? How are you getting it? The bottom line is that your quarterly blood work will provide a nice profile to see if you're gtting enough, too little or too much, so you don't have to guess. Just collect your labs from preop fwd.
   — vitalady

June 24, 2002
I know people are often told different things. But i don't think more than 80grams of protein a day will cause liver damage. My surgeon and RN make all their patients get ATLEAST 80 grams of protein a day for the first year post-op. (which is really hard for me!) So maybe 100 grams a day could be bad? i don't know the right answer! But all five surgeons in one hospital and obesity center follow this plan. goodluck to you! :)
   — Lezlie Y.

June 25, 2002
my understanding is that 25 grams in one meal is the most your body can process at a time. good luck!
   — jkb

June 25, 2002
At one month post-op I was not losing any weight, went to the doctor and he told me to cut back on the protein because of all the extra calories. (4 calories per gram of protein) so if your getting enough with just your meals there is no need for protein supliments. I would say stay within 40-60 grams
   — DEBBIE C.