I haven't felt well the past few days. How big of a deal is it to be below my protein goals if I don't eat enough for a couple of days?

I don't really feel like forcing in food while I don't feel well, but I'd like to know if it could hurt me in the long run.

Thanks

I haven't felt well the past few days. How big of a deal is it to be below my Protein goals if I don't eat enough for a couple of days?

I don't really feel like forcing in food while I don't feel well' date=' but I'd like to know if it could hurt me in the long run.

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How far along are you

I am 10 weeks post op

When you say below how far are you talking? I've had a real lack of hunger lately so I've just made myself resort back to protein drinks to be sure. I had one day where I exercised but ended up with a splitting headache by night. I thought it was dehydration although I was over the 64 oz. Had some protein drink and the headache subsided almost immediately.

I've had about 20g of protein today. I've only eaten about half a meal.

Hey cookie in, that is very low especially at 10 wks. Have you tried eating cottage cheese or split pea? They are really high on protein. Also milk. Gosh I hope it gets better for you.

I am with you cookie. I am 10 weeks out too. I can't seem to get enough food in . I was trying to get my protein from food but its not working out. I finally went and got some shakes to make myself get more protein in. It's very important to get protein. I asked on a forum and they said if we don't get enough our body will start taking it from muscle. It can effect your organs too. So I decided I better get on the stick. I hate the way I feel when I eat sometimes .

I'm only 12 days post op. I got so mad that I couldn't get my protein in from the nasty shakes....I went ahead and got a dish of vanilla-88 fat free- from dq and added light peanut butter. I also had the insides of 2 crab Rangoon. Even though they are not the best choice for calories...they made me feel amazing. This is the best I have felt since coming home.

I usually get about 80g of protein a day. About 500-600 calories. Just wondering if being low for a couple days will have long term side effects.

I am almost 3 weeks out. I eat an egg beater mixed with cottage cheese for breakfast, 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 cup homemade chicken salad for lunch and 1/2 cup of beans for dinner. That normally puts me super close to 60g of protien and if I need more I will have a small shake or isopure.