So last week I had a kidney stone. Worst pain I've ever felt in my life. Much worse than any surgery I've had. Anyway, I know that lack of fluids can be a cause but also too much protein can cause it too. Does anyone know what amount of protein is too much? I know right now I'm not eating enough protein but I'm a little nervous about eating too much protein cause I really don't want any more kidney stones. Eating is a struggle anyway cause I don't get hungry. I make myself eat and I'm still figuring out what I can tolerate. I'm 2 months post of vsg. Thanks!

First of all, sorry you had to go through that; I've heard that kidney stones are terrible. How much too much protein is will vary from person to person. My doctor recommended that I get at least 80g per day, but I do around 100g per day with no issues.

23 minutes ago, J_Mkay said:

So last week I had a kidney stone. Worst pain I've ever felt in my life. Much worse than any surgery I've had. Anyway, I know that lack of fluids can be a cause but also too much Protein can cause it too. Does anyone know what amount of protein is too much? I know right now I'm not eating enough protein but I'm a little nervous about eating too much protein cause I really don't want any more kidney stones. Eating is a struggle anyway cause I don't get hungry. I make myself eat and I'm still figuring out what I can tolerate. I'm 2 months post of vsg. Thanks!

are you getting enough calcium? According to this article, this could be another contributing factor.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-steps-for-preventing-kidney-stones-201310046721

I take 1500mg daily of Calcium Citrate soft chews. I spread this out a minimum of 2 hours a part, usually with food, and always 3 hours prior to taking my multivitamin with iron.

Interesting reads

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-steps-for-preventing-kidney-stones-201310046721

https://www.livestrong.com/article/508577-can-whey-protein-cause-kidney-stones/

are you getting enough calcium? According to this article, this could be another contributing factor.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-steps-for-preventing-kidney-stones-201310046721
I take 1500mg daily of Calcium Citrate soft chews. I spread this out a minimum of 2 hours a part, usually with food, and always 3 hours prior to taking my multivitamin with iron.

I am a nurse, and I have heard urologists say to drink lemon juice in your water to help prevent renal stones.♡

Push fluids, I would try ro hit 100 oz or more a day, and get your vitamins and minerals in.....

I don't know what's considered too much protein, but I've been getting 200 to 250 g a day. 100g doesn't seem extreme by any measure

I actually just met with my bariatric nutrition today about this. She said that as you start to get above 100 grams of protein per day, that it is actually more about the ratio or percentage of protein in your diet versus the actual number of grams. For example she was telling me that my protein should be no more than 40% of my daily calories after I get above 100 grams per day. Otherwise, your body will have trouble breaking down the protein?

On 9/6/2018 at 9:42 AM, Mhy12784 said:

I don't know what's considered too much Protein, but I've been getting 200 to 250 g a day. 100g doesn't seem extreme by any measure

How is this even possible?! I’m lucky to get 50g a day. What are you eating and how often???

10 hours ago, Dfox1984 said:

On 9/6/2018 at 6:42 AM, Mhy12784 said:

I don't know what's considered too much Protein, but I've been getting 200 to 250 g a day. 100g doesn't seem extreme by any measure

How is this even possible?! I’m lucky to get 50g a day. What are you eating and how often???

My brain was trying to grasp this as well! What are you eating that you can get this much????!!!

10 hours ago, Dfox1984 said:

How is this even possible?! I’m lucky to get 50g a day. What are you eating and how often???

2 shakes should get you to or above 50 grams of protein alone.

10 hours ago, Dfox1984 said:

How is this even possible?! I’m lucky to get 50g a day. What are you eating and how often???

I mean I'm 9 months out. But my breakfast is a protein mugcake which basically is 50g of protein. Then I have 2 protein bars at work, another 50g.

A small meal after work another 25-30g. (eggs, meat, something like that) Dinner is basically lean meat 40 to 50g of protein, and before bed is a protein shake which is another 40 to 50g.

Effectively I eat every 2 to 3 hours. Getting at least 20g of protein at each meal, with a few big meals being closer to 50g.

If I was heavier I'd be concerned I'm eating so much, but since I'm legit borderline wasting away and trying to pack on muscle, I'm alright with how much I'm eating.

As long as I can keep up the hardcore lifting routine and pack on muscle

So last week I had a kidney stone. Worst pain I've ever felt in my life. Much worse than any surgery I've had. Anyway, I know that lack of fluids can be a cause but also too much Protein can cause it too. Does anyone know what amount of protein is too much? I know right now I'm not eating enough protein but I'm a little nervous about eating too much protein cause I really don't want any more kidney stones. Eating is a struggle anyway cause I don't get hungry. I make myself eat and I'm still figuring out what I can tolerate. I'm 2 months post of vsg. Thanks!

I don't think there is a set number that is to much. I think it varies from person to person. Do you have a dietician/nutritionist that you could call to ask. My dietician has me on a minimum of 95g of protein per day but has also told me if I get more in that's great. So I usually average between 95g- 110g.

11 hours ago, Mhy12784 said:

I mean I'm 9 months out. But my Breakfast is a Protein mugcake which basically is 50g of protein. Then I have 2 Protein Bars at work, another 50g.

A small meal after work another 25-30g. (eggs, meat, something like that) dinner is basically lean meat 40 to 50g of protein, and before bed is a Protein Shake which is another 40 to 50g.

Effectively I eat every 2 to 3 hours. Getting at least 20g of protein at each meal, with a few big meals being closer to 50g.

If I was heavier I'd be concerned I'm eating so much, but since I'm legit borderline wasting away and trying to pack on muscle, I'm alright with how much I'm eating.

As long as I can keep up the hardcore lifting routine and pack on muscle

Good for you! I’m only 10 weeks out and I can only eat three tablespoons of food I can’t imagine eating that much but one day I’ll be able to again!

23 hours ago, Dfox1984 said:

Good for you! I’m only 10 weeks out and I can only eat three tablespoons of food I can’t imagine eating that much but one day I’ll be able to again!

Milk it while you can

It's the golden window to get to levels of leanness you only imagined