Are we supposed to be getting the same amount of protein that we intentionally started with?

Yes 60 grams minimum

Ty!

The daily level of Protein intake should be the same. The protein level is a combination of the protein obtained in meals combined with the protein taken as supplements (Protein shakes, protein bars). I am 17 months post-op from RNY and I consume 60 grams of protein from my meals. I am off protein shakes.

My nutritionist told me 85-100 grams of protein for life.

How do you get 100 gms of Protein in daily? I was told by my NUT that the body can only absorb an average of 20 gms at a meal so "extra" is wasted. If my math is right, to get 100 gms a day you would need to eat 5 meals with 20 gms each.

I am not trying to be difficult about this, actually I am asking for tips on how to get to 100 gms a day. I have been trying to get my protein intake up and am getting frustrated with this issue. I feel I am becoming obsessed with food just to get healthy, loose weight and I don't want to constantly worry that I am not getting the protein I need daily.

Since the sleeve procedure there are days when I am lucky to get 30 gms because I am not hungry and when I do sit down to eat, I barely eat half what is on the plate (and my plates are so small a 2 year old would want seconds! I know because I have grandchildren that have commented on how much I put on my plate)

Lark60, that's exactly how I feel!! So frustrated trying to "figure" it out, somedays I feel like I am getting too much, some days not enough

I've also been told a single supplement with more than 25g is kind of a waste. I'm a year out and though I eat protein heavy meals, I still do 2 whey based supplements per day, (about 40-45g worth). I dump a scoop of chocolate whey in my coffee in the morning, (I'm kinda hooked on the taste now) and usually do a Quest or Powercrunch bar in the afternoon, (my "cookie"). The rest is spread out in meals. I typically get at least 80g per day. I'd only hit half that if I just relied on food.

How do you get 100 gms of Protein in daily? I was told by my NUT that the body can only absorb an average of 20 gms at a meal so "extra" is wasted. If my math is right, to get 100 gms a day you would need to eat 5 meals with 20 gms each.

I am not trying to be difficult about this, actually I am asking for tips on how to get to 100 gms a day. I have been trying to get my protein intake up and am getting frustrated with this issue. I feel I am becoming obsessed with food just to get healthy, loose weight and I don't want to constantly worry that I am not getting the protein I need daily.

Since the sleeve procedure there are days when I am lucky to get 30 gms because I am not hungry and when I do sit down to eat, I barely eat half what is on the plate (and my plates are so small a 2 year old would want seconds! I know because I have grandchildren that have commented on how much I put on my plate)

I'm 4 weeks post op and I've only managed 100 grams one time, yesterday in fact. I have managed t get 98 a couple of other times. Here's what I ate yesterday:

Breakfast: Protein shake (17g)

Morning Snack: Reduced Fat String cheese (8g)

Lunch: Leftover Wendy's Chili w/ .5 oz. of Reduced Fat Cheese (12 g)

Afternoon Snack: Leftover Lobster Bisque with some Reduced Fat Cheese (11g)

Pre Work-out Snack: 1/2 Whole Wheat Mini Pita with 1 TBSP Hummus (4g)

Dinner: Shelly's Ricotta Bake 1.5 servings - I usually have 1/6th of recipe but last night had 1/4th (19g)

Evening Snack: Protein Shake (30g)

Yesterday was the most food I've eaten in one day since my surgery. I was exactly one month post-op.

I've planned out my food for today and I've only come up with 90 grams of protein. I really just try to keep it over 85.

Edit: I thought I'd go ahead and list out my planned food for today so you can get some more ideas.

Breakfast: Protein Shake (17g)

Morning Snack: Reduced Fat String Cheese (8g)

Lunch: Scrambled Egg w/ .5 oz. of Reduced Fat Cheese and Taco Sauce (10g)

Afternoon Snack: Dannon Fit & Light Greek Yogurt (12g)

Pre Work-out Snack: 1/2 Whole Wheat Mini Pita with 1 TBSP Peanut Butter (6g)

Dinner: 4 oz. Jack Daniel's Pulled chicken (7g)

Evening Snack: Protein Shake (30g)

Edited October 2, 201411 yr by JamieLogical

Lately I've been trying to avoid "processed food" as well as artificial sweeteners, so I've gone off the Protein shakes--BUT, if your having a really hard time I would suggest adding a protein shake a day. You could drink half in the morning and half in the afternoon, in between your meals as a snack. That would spread it out. Premier shakes have 30g, Atkins have 15g, Boost Diabetic has 16g. It could help! You could also snack on cheese strings, add more milk to your tea/coffee (latte!!), snack on nuts, or beef Jerky.

Lena, I made my way back to processed foods, unfortunately, and all they do is make me feel tired, irritable, and heavy.....but oh do I love them! Enough is enough though, I need to concentrate on the protein, will take the suggestions of protein bars and perhaps going back to the shakes.....

Oh, I know what you mean!! Maybe silken tofu, in a smoothie with fruit? Or greek yogurt in a smoothie? It's so hard, I know! Good luck

I was also instructed to consume 80-100 grams of Protein for life - but have found it almost impossible. I am 8 months post op and have found that the only way I can come anywhere close to that amount is to add an powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shake to my daily routine. It is 29 grams of protein for 8 oz. I also do high-protein Snacks such as greek yogurt (12 grams each). My tiny little pouch restricts me too much to actually hit my protein goal without adding the shake though.

It does seem like an awful lot to try to squeeze in! Some one suggested cheese strings for a snack...I tried some but they tasted too "processed" to me!

May 2013. Never get enough, losing hair again. Wrong foods, again. So busy it's nearly impossible. Falling fast! Quest bars I use to eat all the time. So sick of them. Anyone have any quick easy protein suggestions? Thanks.

Little 5.3 ounce containers of Dannon Oikos Greek yogurt (vanilla is only one of their delish flavors) have 12 grams of Protein. The yogurt goes down easily, tastes good, and also has some good carbs for energy. The whole container is 120 calories, for those who care about that.