Protein deficiency at 6 months?!?

[mousecat88 2,279]

I struggled a LOT in the beginning getting Protein. Like, I would get 20-30g a day. At my 3 month appointment my prealbumin levels were at the lowest end of normal.

I since upped my protein and consistently get 80-90g a day, sometimes higher. Every day. Without fail. I got my 6 month labs back just now and now it says I am protein deficient!??!? WHAT THE HECK!? I can't physically consume any more protein! lol. Seriously, it's all I eat basically. What am I supposed to do?

[Frustr8 7,886]

Stir GENEPRO or another Protein Powder into everything you can? That 🐭🐱is a hard hard question to answer. I feel like I'm a Protein with occasional sides of veggies myself. Don't you feel like screaming YOU CANT GET BLOOD FROM A TURNIP! , cause I sure do!

[mousecat88 2,279]

I can't have GENEPRO because it has whey in it. Like, wtf though! How was my Protein HIGHER when I wasn't eating any????

[catwoman7 10,881]

I have to have 100+ grams every day or my prealbumin level tanks. Just get some powder you can tolerate and stir it into things - sugar free pudding, yogurt, etc. ANYTHING to get your numbers up!

[mousecat88 2,279]

1 minute ago, catwoman7 said:

I have to have 100+ grams every day or my prealbumin level tanks. Just get some powder you can tolerate and stir it into things - sugar free pudding, yogurt, etc. ANYTHING to get your numbers up!

Arghhhh this is crazy. I just don't understand how they are LOWER than when I wasn't getting even 1/4 of what I get now. Stupid body.

[mousecat88 2,279]

Talked to my nutritionist and she said not to worry about the prealbumin and that my actual Protein intake is a better indicator and she thinks I am doing fantastic. THANK GODDDD.