Can anyone please tell me how many grams of protein in reccommended per day on the liquid diet? I was told I could have up to 4 shakes per day, but did not know how much protein I should aim for.

Thanks so much!

Targa

Call your doc and ask. It varies from doctor to doctor. For example, the 1st week post op we don't even GET protein shakes.

my doctor said at least 50 grams a day of protein

At least 60 grams. I was told to drink 2 oz at a time and by the end of the 2nd week could get up to 6 oz but not to force it.

My nutritionist recommends 40-60 grams of protein while on liquids. You can get this from drinks like Isopure or the New Whey bullets at stores such as GNC.

Does anyone know if Isopure is OK on the 1st week post op clear liquid diet?

Mimi

Mimilou, hasn't your surgeon given you info? They are all different...

After I ignored my surgeon's preop orders and had a fatty liver and couldn't get banded on 8/11 like I thought, I realize it is WAY important to do what your surgeon says..

My office recommends it, they also suggest to water it down (half water and half Isopure).

Mimilou, hasn't your surgeon given you info? They are all different...

After I ignored my surgeon's preop orders and had a fatty liver and couldn't get banded on 8/11 like I thought, I realize it is WAY important to do what your surgeon says..

I am over eager and haven't been to the classes yet. Banding not til Oct 7th. I am just trying to get ahead of the curve and decrease my anxiety by trying most of the things mentioned on LBT!!!

I was told at least 50 grams at a minimum.

My doctor said at least 72 grams. I heard about the "cytosport pure performance drink" on this site. It has 40 grams of whey protein and comes in tangerine, watermelon, and tropical. (I never thought I'd say this but I'm sick of chocolate!) The cheapest place I found it was online at wholesalesupplementstore dot com. It is also supposed to be carried at Target and Kroger grocery, but I haven't been able to find it in the stores.

I was told 60-80 grams per day. I have a very hard time getting it all in! The drinks I like are 20 grams, but I can only drink half at a time, so I am drinking shakes 6 times a day!

It's difficult but you have to do it!