What happens when you don't get enough protein everyday?

[Startingover2012new 7]

I was banded Dec 3rd. I am having a real hard time getting 60 grams of Protein in everyday. Does anyone know what happens when we do not get enough protein everyday? Thank you

[MsRhonda 123]

Same thing here i barely able to eat 11days post and im so hungry i drink a few sips because im thirsty i feel tight so now i cant eat until that feeling passes i dont eat much wth. Energy is low tired hungry ready to cry

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

[Pebbagirl 131]

You get hungry and eventually your hair can fall out. I'm 13 days post op and don't get anywhere near enough either.

[MsRhonda 123]

Tky i was nervous i just hate it im so hungry i mean i feel reatricted and scared at the same time my port site. Yesterday swelled up its gone down i want to cry im so tired .

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[A New New Dawn 1,695]

What I was told is Protein has a few (huge) impacts on the body

a) aids in healing and recovery, so very important while healing

b.) keeps us full longer

c) promotes weight loss, by helping to maintain muscle so your body burns the fat - I have seen many people here that posted they improved their weight loss by improving the amount of Protein they took in.

That being said, you are very newly banded so it's likely you are having trouble getting the recommended amounts of anything in (as you are still swollen). It comes and each day you will gradually be able to increase your protein intake/water/food/etc.

What stage of the post-op diet are you in (liquids, mushies, etc)?

[dreamers 27]

Hey guys,

do you use My fitness pal? If you have a smartphone it's handy cos you can punch your food into it right as you eat it.

My NUT told me between 40-60 grams of Protein is acceptable, and i find that very easy.

Even when i couldn't eat mushy food (i just started mushies a few days ago) i found it pretty easy.

Here is an example menu of what i ate.

Breakfast

Svelte 'Hello beautiful' choc Protein shake = 15g Protein

lunch

smoothie made in blender:

1 cup fat free milk, 1/2 banana, 1tbsp smooth Peanut Butter, 1 scoop 100% whey Protein powder (vanilla) = 35g protein

dinner

Same as b.fast

Thats 65 grams of protein already and only 864 calories. I would even ad a little more PB or something to get to the minimum 1000 calories. (a lot of people loose faster if they don't go into starvation)

As i progress into mushy food i am replacing shakes with real food such as canned tuna w/mayo, poached egg w/ mozz cheese, refried Beans w/ low fat ricotta + avo.... and i am still reaching my minimum of 40g protein and staying between 1000 - 1200 cal

I have kept the banana, PB + whey Protein Shake cos it's my biggest source of protein for the day which is handy and keeps me super full.

Hope this helps!!

[Megs-Rausch 0]

I was having the same problem not getting in my Protein. I was told to take these Protein Shots. You can get them at GNC or another store like that. It is only 3 oz and has 40 grams of protein.

[destynee1 417]

I was having the same problem not getting in my Protein. I was told to take these Protein Shots. You can get them at GNC or another store like that. It is only 3 oz and has 40 grams of Protein.< /p>

Your body can only absorb I believe it's like 25ish grams of protein at one time. So break that up!

[jalangy 2]

I am 12 days post-op and I have been doing the Unjury unflavored Protein in fruit punch crystal light. It is actually really good and one scoop gives me 20 grams of protein. Then I get the rest in yogurt and skim milk ect.

[Startingover2012new 7]

Thank you everyone!!! Very helpful I will go to GNC tomorrow and see about getting the Protein Shots as the thought of my hair falling out is AWFUL and if it helps with loosing faster I am all for that. thanks again

[LadyMaggie 145]

Yes, a LOW Protein intake could possibly cause you to eat more and be hungry more often; can lead to hair loss; it may also cause your weight loss efforts to stall. good luck

[line-dancer 810]

_{I am not sure if its low protient that causes hair to fall out but have heard that with the low intake of food sometimes causes this many take Biotin I take 10,000gr cause I already had Hair loss. Protient does make me feel fuller sooner and of course its very goo for the body. You will get tried if you don't eat at least 40 gr aday at least for me. at this stage just heal and rest.}

[MsRhonda 123]

Maybe so because im hungry every two hrs im only 11post. I really cant take this im about to crack this is torture i just ate oatmeal w bana. A dash of Protein Powder. I think i need to invest in some real Protein powders or sumin im becoming a nervous tired reck.

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[LadyMaggie 145]

I wasted a TON of money on Protein products from my doctor's office, GNC and Walmart. The only protein powder I can tolerate is the UNflavored Unjury. I add it to foods / drinks. Each scoop has 21 grams of protein. Give it a try

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

It took me a while when newly banded to get up to the amount of Protein they wanted me to eat. I did continue shakes for a long time at least once a day but I still lost some hair. But to answer your question as stated in others posts, it affects our hair, nail ect and if you do not take in enough protein you wil not lose the fat and take the risk of losing muscle tone. I have read on other sites that protein intake is key to losing with lap band it keep hunger and bay and allows you longer between meals. Good luck