I will have my first visit with my surgeon Monday. His office emailed instructions for Pre-op diet that I need to start 5 days before surgery. I'm required to have 2 Protein Shakes per day. Is ther a minimum or maximum amount of Protein that I should make sure I follow for each shake?

Thanks

Dana

The most Protein your body and efficiently use at one time is 20-25g, so anything beyond that per shake is overkill. The trick is to find one that isn't loaded with sugar or super carb heavy (they all have some carbs).

I would start experimenting with different ones and see which you like, I personally love the unjury chocolate Splendor and still have one every morning for Breakfast (and I had surgery 6 months ago).

Best wishes to you!

You'll probably need minimum 60-80 grams of protein per day. More won't hurt. But as stated, you can only absorb so much at a time so you need to space it out over the day.

Bob Harper (Biggest Loser coach) says to have half of your body weight in grams. for me that about 80 grams, I can usually do that.

He talks about how well the protein fills and keeps you satisfied longer.

My Doc has always told me to lead with protein, lean as possible, then veggies or fruit. I love fish and feel it satisfies so many nutritional needs. I try to eat fish at least twice a week, I love salmon!!

The most Protein your body and efficiently use at one time is 20-25g' date=' so anything beyond that per shake is overkill. The trick is to find one that isn't loaded with sugar or super carb heavy (they all have some carbs).

I would start experimenting with different ones and see which you like, I personally love the unjury chocolate Splendor and still have one every morning for breakfast (and I had surgery 6 months ago).

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How many carbs should I intake per shake? What is carb heavy? I want to try & do this correctly. I'm sure I will be told all of this when I go for my first doctor visit. I am impatient & I am ready to jump in.

Thanks

Dana

The packet from my nutritionist says 70 grams of protein.