Hi everyone. I was banded 1/08. Down a measly 10#. I need to know how much protien we are supposed to be getting. I was getting too much for awhile and was gaining, so I am scared of it. Also, when you are out and even at home what is a good way to tell how much a cup is? Also any one have any advice on how to get some energy. I do not like energy drinks.

Thanks for any advice

Personally I don't think you can get "too much" Protein. Did you know that you can safely eat 2g per kg of body weight? It works out to something like 280g of protein for an averaged size guy.

OTOH, if you weren't limiting your carbs or fats and were also eating a lot of protein, then your calorie intake might have been too high. But I'd blame the carbs for that! My surgeon's practice has found that people who don't limit carbs and don't exercise are the ones with the most trouble losing.

I'm supposed to keep protein to 70% of my calories during the losing phase. It works out to 70-90 g of protein for my calorie level (which is probably a lot lower than yours since I don't have a band).

Oh and a cup is the size of a fist. Give or take.

jmonash, sounds like you need a fill my friend. Call your doctor.