I'm 1 week post-op and generally feeling well. My problem is that walking to the mail box and back leaves my leg muscles worn out. I'm gettimg at least 25g protien in a day. Should I up that?

I'm so glad I found this site...great info. Thanks everyone.

Definately up it. I was trying to get 40-60g the first 2 weeks and 60+ after that. I noticed a huge difference in energy and strength if I was below that. make sure your getting enough liquids too. Good luck

I'm 1 week post-op and generally feeling well. My problem is that walking to the mail box and back leaves my leg muscles worn out. I'm gettimg at least 25g protien in a day. Should I up that?

I'm so glad I found this site...great info. Thanks everyone.

Oh my!! I agree with the above post - you definitely need to up that Protein amount hun!! Good luck

yep you need to get that protein in. How is your water going??

To give you an idea of how much protein, I am 5'7 and my nutritionist wants me to have a minimum of 76g of protein per day from the day I was discharged on. That is my magic number.

Thanks everyone. I will boost my protien for sure and work hard on the fluids.

i feel the same way im 6 days post op and i feel weak.. im suppose to intake 60 g of protein but i cant get all that in my stomache yet?what to do?

Mix your protien shake with milk. 9g protien for 1 cup milk, plus average 20g for shake. That's almost 1/2 your day for 1 shake. Sip on 2 of those through out your day and that's 58g!!! Dam close to what you want. Works for me : )