Confused about protein

[jamdam 97]

I had the gastric sleeve in October 2014 lost 100 pounds been following dr. Recommendations 60/70 grams of Protein a day which you eat first before fruits veggies and last carbs if you have room. Been at a standstill for 6 months have another 20 pounds I would like to loose. Had knee replacement in November dr. Said once I recovered fro knee surgery get to gym and start liquids to jump start weight loss. I now have a personal trainer at the gym who is telling me I need way more protein on a daily basis and need lots of raw fruits and veggies too. I thought I knew what I was doing with dr but trainer is confusing me nit sure what to do! He is aware of was. Help please!!!!

[Christinamo7 4,041]

the trainer is not going to be as much of an expert on bariatric patients. I would take the advice they give you and run it past your team to see what they think, and try to come up with a good plan for you.

Also, I would weigh portions for a while and track your exercise. Ask your team what the aim for a calorie deficit should be.

I hope you can loose the last 20 but wow! loosing 100? You're already a smashing success.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

It sounds like you have done great,

You may need extra Protein to continue to lose since you are healing from surgery and are exercising more. Why not try it to see how it works? As far as my surgeon's recommendations go, 60-70 grams is on the low side. My Protein goal is 100 grams.

[Kathy812 794]

I had my surgery in Oct of 2014 as well and I also need to lose 20 lbs.

I was instructed to eat no less then 80grams of Protein but preferably 100. Having said that, this is what MY team recommends. A quick call to your nutritionist should answer that question for you, let them know what your trainer recommends & see what they say.

Let me also add, I normally get 100grams without any problems but I have only lost 1 lb since November, so that clearly isn't my issue. I'm still trying to figure it out what to do.

Edited May 18, 2016 by Kathy812