So a funny thing just happened....

[MzB 297]

I just got a call from my doctor's office with lab results from my 4 month check-up. I was told that my Protein is too high and I should back off of it. I have been very good about getting in 80 g of protein a day, but rarely go over 100. I am really surprised at this directive since everything I read/hear always says to get 80-100 protein. Is there such a thing as too much protein?

[able2cope 193]

I've not been told that my Protein levels have been too high - but I have had too much Protein in my kidneys - perhaps its the same thing? Anyway, I was given ramirpril to counteract this... I spoke to my dietician, and told her about the protein in kidneys - she did say to back off the high protein diet and go more for a 'healthy' diet.... I am further out than you - thats almost 3 years for me now.

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Yes, too much Protein is dangerous. It can damage your kidneys. Talk with your doctor on how much you should aim for.

[IncredibleShrinkingMan 437]

It can be damaging, especially if you have high blood pressure, which causes your kidneys to spit out more of it into the urinary tract. It's just an advisory, nothing horrible as happened.

[maggie409 765]

This is good to know. I was told between 60 and 100. I always get at least 60 but never make it to 100. I had my blood work done at 3 months post-op recently and everything was good

[MzB 297]

Yes, too much Protein is dangerous. It can damage your kidneys. Talk with your doctor on how much you should aim for.

It can be damaging, especially if you have high blood pressure, which causes your kidneys to spit out more of it into the urinary tract. It's just an advisory, nothing horrible as happened.

Thanks so much for the feedback! I have been so focused on getting all my protein in I never focused on there being a down side. Lol. I am going to take it down to 60-70 and see how it goes.