How many grams of protein should be in our daily intake pre-op and post-op?

I was told to get no less than50 no mors than 70. my weight is 183 right. Hope that helps:cool2:

I was told between 50 and 60. :thumbup: I never realized how hard that would be until I started trying to get that much! I'm doing 2 Atkins Protein Shakes a day, and 1 Muscle Milk after my nightly work out. I also have a scrambled egg for breakfast, so that helps.

Unjury shakes are a great source of protein (20 grams each).

There is no difference between pre-op and post-op requirements.

Women require 50 grams a day and men 63.

I have never heard anybody say there a was a max before.

Here is how my nutritionist and doctors office does it.

Daily Protein is based on a formula of (1.2-1.5) grams of protein per kilogram Ideal Body Weight(appropriate)

My protein range given to me as I left the hospital 70 - 87gm daily

The nutritionist at the pre-op class yesterday told us it was very important to have 60 grams for post op. She did not give an amount for the 2 week pre-op.

dumb question - but how do u know types of protein to take or how much protein is in a food that doesn't break down the protein content on the label?:thumbup:

In Canada we only have 1 meeting with a dietician...the day before surgery!

dumb question - but how do u know types of Protein to take or how much protein is in a food that doesn't break down the protein content on the label?

In Canada we only have 1 meeting with a dietician...the day before surgery!

The way my dietician explained this to me was that for every 2 grams of carbs you have, you MUST have at least 1 gram of protein to break it down. So if you choose a Protein Bar that has 20 carbs, you need to have AT LEAST 10 grams of protein. Of course, that's the minimum....my dietician really urged me to try for more Proteins if I could. I use the Atkins Protein Bars and that seems to work out great for me. :thumbup: Hope this helps. :scared2:

Oh - just reread your question and I misunderstood what you were asking. I bought a book at Books-a-Million that breaks down all the calories, fat, carbs and proteins for me. So I don't have to worry if my label doesn't have it, which btw is rare.

I just added up the grams of Protein I'm getting on the liquid diet that I've been put on, 44 grams a day. It's not enough but I'm afraid to add anymore protein because I need to lose weight or the surgery is going to be postponed.

Any suggestions?

Drasan,

The nutritionist told us at the seminar to have the (2) high Protein drinks daily or Meal Replacement bar, a sensible dinner to include 4 ozs of lean meat and 2 veggies. Avoid starchy veggies such as corn, peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes. Two Snacks would incl. light yogurt or small fruit or FF cottage cheese. She says we should lose weight by following the above.

Hope this helps.