How much Protein you ladies are taking in I have anywhere between 65 to 85.

Here is some great info. Not bariatric specific. Our surgeries are a tool, we are still human and should nourish our bodies properly. This link will help you calculate how much Protein based on who you are, what you do and what your goals are. Getting skinny doesn't always equal getting healthy. You'll drop weight faster eating less protein and do terrible things to your body. Building and maintaining lean muscle mass, losing the fat, getting in great cardiovascular health and getting your bodies functioning to the best they possibly can is what we need to strive for.

http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/how-much-protein-per-day/

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Here is some great info. Not bariatric specific. Our surgeries are a tool, we are still human and should nourish our bodies properly. This link will help you calculate how much Protein based on who you are, what you do and what your goals are. Getting skinny doesn't always equal getting healthy. You'll drop weight faster eating less protein and do terrible things to your body. Building and maintaining lean muscle mass, losing the fat, getting in great cardiovascular health and getting your bodies functioning to the best they possibly can is what we need to strive for.

http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/how-much-protein-per-day/

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Very interesting. Thank you. The article refers to protein/calorie calculations from, "The fitness world". Now I know where your numbers are coming from.

Very interesting to see how, "the fitness world" and "the medical world" differ on such things.

Thank you for posting the article.

Very interesting.

Exactly. Surgeons are giving us the bare minimums to meet to keep the surgery from wreaking havoc on our bodies.

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I haven't gotten to it yet because I was sleeved 3/30 but our program says get your 64's so 64oz Water and 64gram Protein

I was sleeved the 3/28 and my doctor said the same (between 60 and 70 grams of protein) .but I was wondering if that's the minimum amount or the maximum.because I could do a lot more with no problem

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My program said 100 max. Between 60-80 is the goal.

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@@FocusOnMeNow is correct. Too much Protein can damage your kidneys if you are not using it up. Athletes need extreme amounts of protein. I know every program is different and I go by what my surgeon tells me. I am only 3 weeks out but I am getting between 50 and 60 grams a day. At my 1 week post op, the surgeon said most people were only getting 15g at that point. I was at 45! He said that was fine.

Btw, love this app and forum. I have learned a lot from the group just in the week that I have been on here.

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My bariatric program said at least 75 grams and preferably over 100 grams. Bariatric programs want to achieve good numbers for their program. Best results and least complications etc. Following those guidelines helps get them their numbers and better health for patients yes, if a person chooses to do more to get to optimal health that's an individual's choice to make.

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The goal is 105 for me. I normally exceed goal because I'm scared of most hair loss.

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My bariatric RD and others have told me that 140 and above is much too high, potentially harmful.

On the advice of same, my goal has been min. 60 and up to 90-ish.

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My 100 grams a day is a minimum target.

About 80g or so.

I am in 5th week post op.

My Proteins had to increase due to my hunger. My NUT (Dietician in Australia) advised me to get extra proteins in powder form.

This is helping my hunger pangs and energy levels.

Of course with more proteins than other food stuff, more Water is needed to flush it out through the kidneys.

I also need to take extra fibre, in powder form as well, at this stage.

I am now on Soft Food phase.

grams of Protein per day as your goal weight. 150 pounds=150 grams etc...

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"the one thing we have in common, is that we're all different"

i do have kidney issues

my doc says i shouldn't have more than 75 gr of protein a day

follow the leader, or in our cases - your NUT

follow your docs rule of thumb for protein (and everything else)

keep up the good job

i know you will

78 lbs down

wonderful!!!

kathy

congrats

I still lost hair and I have 95% of the time exceeded my Protein requirements.

IMHO it's a crap shoot, the hair loss.