It's been a week since I got sleeved. I started at 216 lbs and my current weight is 209. Even though it's only 7 lbs I am happy because without the sleeve I just know that it wouldn't be possible. Today I started taking vitamins and drinking protein shakes. My question is: How much protein should I take per day??? I have heard everything from 50-100 grams! Is 50 grams enough? Is 100 grams too much??? Help please!

Hi and welcome.

Your nutritionist should have given you that information about how much you should be taking in. They are the experts about this and responsible for this information.

I really suggest that you call them first thing in the morning and tell them your lost about this info.

Each individuals program is different and has different restrictions depending on their weight and height.

This is the best advise I can give you.

Best of luck on your endeavors to better health.

It's been a week since I got sleeved. I started at 216 lbs and my current weight is 209. Even though it's only 7 lbs I am happy because without the sleeve I just know that it wouldn't be possible. Today I started taking vitamins and drinking protein shakes. My question is: How much protein should I take per day??? I have heard everything from 50-100 grams! Is 50 grams enough? Is 100 grams too much??? Help please!

My dr told me 75grams. Its totally up to ur dr. Id call and ask to be sure. We are all given different numbers. Just remember ur body cant proscess more than 30grams per meal. (According to my NUT)

My nutrionist gave me a goal of 60-80 grams of Protein per day, but, you need to call your doctor's office since each one has different requirements. Good luck!

As everyone has mentioned so far, each of our programs has slightly different requirements/suggestions.

For my program it was a gradual increase shooting for 45g/day during the liquid/puree stages then up to 60g/day once I could start on real food.

Just like Misty mentioned, the nutritionists in my program have repeatedly stated that the body can't process more than 30g per meal, so a max of 90g per day. I consider my day a success (at least on the Protein side of things) as long as I get at least 75.

As everyone has mentioned so far, each of our programs has slightly different requirements/suggestions.

For my program it was a gradual increase shooting for 45g/day during the liquid/puree stages then up to 60g/day once I could start on real food.

Just like Misty mentioned, the nutritionists in my program have repeatedly stated that the body can't process more than 30g per meal, so a max of 90g per day. I consider my day a success (at least on the Protein side of things) as long as I get at least 75.

Very well said! I just thought it was worth mentioning that the body only absorbs 30grams per meal bcuz there are shake mixes I found that are 62 grams of protein but its over kill and a waste when u cant absorb it all. Thats more for body builders that have been doing it a while.

Have a good day.....god bless.

Very well said! I just thought it was worth mentioning that the body only absorbs 30grams per meal bcuz there are shake mixes I found that are 62 grams of Protein but its over kill and a waste when u cant absorb it all. Thats more for body builders that have been doing it a while.

Have a good day.....god bless.

Agreed. My nutritionist referred to those as very expensive urine.

Agreed. My nutritionist referred to those as very expensive urine.

Hahaha love her way of thinking. Lol

Thanks for the advice everyone!!!