Protein before surgery

[KF2007 66]

Recently ive been cutting out all junk foods and bad Snacks and replacing them with Protein Shakes and Protein rich foods (i havent started my pre op diet, im just trying to form good habits before hand). My question is, can you get too much protein pre op?? I know it will be different once im sleeved, it will be hard at first to hit my goals, but im curious... what is a normal protein range to try to stick to before surgery?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Good Girl! Way to go, preparing ahead of time! You should do really well at this stuff! Why not try for the post-surgery Protein requirement of 60-80 grams? When is your surgery scheduled? When do you start your pre-op diet, and for how long are you on it? You must be really excited for this, to do all this beforehand! I look forward to hearing about your journey...keep us informed!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It would be a pretty high number. I think depending on your activity level anything over 100gms or more might be a little taxing on your kidneys and liver. However increasing it to 60 -80 gms probably will not hurt you as long as you eating a balanced diet.

[KF2007 66]

Oh good!! I have been trying to hit around 60 or 70 grams a day. I have a bad history of flaking on diets and programs so i am def trying to be as proactive as i can be with this. I am super pumped for surgery, scared... but so ready! I meet with my surgeon the week after next to select a date. Im hoping for early May. Thank you for the info guys! I look forward to sharing my "after" story!

[KF2007 66]

Also, the preop liquid diet my surgeon requires is for 2 weeks. Its going to be a tough road!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Popsicles, my dear, sugar-free popsicles. They are a life-saver when you need the crunch/chew factor. POPSICLES!

[Elode 8,093]

Forty to 70 grams a day is in the general range of the CDC's Protein recommendations for adults (46 grams a day for women) that's your base line recommendation. Too much of anything can be bad.