Has anyone found a good article that explains why we all do high protein diets after being sleeved? My mother-in-law is curious and I wasn't 100% sure of the science behind it. Are there any good articles around that explain it well?

Ditto! Hope we can find some answers with your post. Great question!

My orientation class said it was because they want you to have enough protein so you aren't losing muscle instead of fat when you're losing weight. Hope this helps. =)

Your body consumes both sugars(fat) and amino acids(protein) continually. If you're body is not receiving enough of either it will start to cannibalize itself to get them.

We want our bodies to do this for it's sugars. However the only place it can get amino acids if we are not consuming them is from our muscle.

Since the more muscle we have the higher our metabolism is we really do not want our bodies breaking down our muscle to get the amino acids it needs.

Is this what you were looking for?

After gastric sleeve surgery, your body's need for Protein increases from an average of 50 g per day to 80 g per day, per person (depending on male vs. female and weigh). hair and muscles are made up of protein (keratin). If you do not eat enough protein, you risk losing hair and lean muscle mass.

Due to anesthesia and protein deficiencies, people due tend to lose hair. Eat all your protein!

Thanks everyone! Will pass this info on.

My surgeon gave me some info today as I started phase 2 liquids: inadequate protein intake may cause: more prone to infections; thinning and loss of hair; muscle wasting; weakness, fatigue, loss of concentration; and edema. Recommends 60-80 grams per day.

Thanks everyone! Will pass this info on.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/517511-caviar-protein/

this is a great article. it discusses caviar first but mid way discusses the need for Protein. you might print it and share it with her

http://www.livestron...caviar-protein/

this is a great article. it discusses caviar first but mid way discusses the need for Protein. you might print it and share it with her

Here are the protein parts. Thanks for the article, iggy. Very helpful!

Failing to Meet Protein Recommendations

Because protein is an essential nutrient, consuming too little can have serious consequences. The continued health of your cells and muscles -- including your heart and the lining of your digestive system -- depend on adequate protein intake. Additionally, you can lose muscle mass or suffer muscle weakness if you don't consume enough protein. Fatigue, slowed or halted growth, weakening of the immune system and eventually even death can occur if you consistently fail to consume enough protein.

Protein

Protein is an essential nutrient -- and one of the three macronutrients you need for survival, along with carbohydrates and dietary fat. Protein provides your body with amino acids, which help activate enzymes and hormones, and repair and build cells and tissues, such as skin and muscle. The Institute of Medicine recommends that you consume .8 g of protein for every kilogram of bodyweight each day. To find your weight in kilograms, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/517511-caviar-protein/#ixzz29WO9inZ8

Above and Beyond Protein Recommendations

In some cases, a high protein intake can be beneficial. Research published in the April 2011 issue of the "Nutrition Journal" indicates that high-protein diets promote increased fat and weight loss, as well as lower blood pressure, more than diets lower in protein. However, it can also be detrimental, as MayoClinic.com notes that following a high-protein diet may cause or worsen liver or kidney problems.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/517511-caviar-protein/#ixzz29WO3uzQX

http://www.livestrong.com/article/517511-caviar-protein/

this is a great article. it discusses caviar first but mid way discusses the need for Protein. you might print it and share it with her

wait...i thought the caviar part was the most important lol