FAT ???'s and PROTEIN???'s

determined1 · October 2, 2010

How much fat do you take in?

How much is too little or too much for a day??

I'm 23 days post op -Currently I'm taking in 500-600 cals and about 80-90 Protein, with 10 (or under) fat.

Whatcha think? I know my protein if high do you think its too much? Can you have too much protein? Thanks for you help!

Maddie · October 3, 2010

My dr recommends 60g per day. There are a few possible side effects from getting too much Protein.

1-You blood can turn acidic. The body will try to correct this by releasing Calcium from the bones to make the blood more basic. This is just one more reason why we MUST take Calcium supplements.

2-This can also lead to calcium deposits in your blood stream that can result in kidney stones.

3-Too much Protein can also cause Constipation.< /span>

Follow your surgeons recommendations for protein intake. Also, remember that your body can only assimilate around 25g of protein at a time. So if you drink 50g in a Protein shake, half goes to waste anyway. Space it out throughout the day.

As far as fat intake, I don't track it. However, I do use the common sense approach. I don't eat fried foods and use fat free dressings, etc. Since I am limited as to how much I can eat, I only eat what I love. I do not like fat free or low fat cheese, so I use the regular ones but, only in moderation.

Edited October 3, 2010 by Maddie

roboniko · October 22, 2010

This concerns me a little as I am told to take in 100-110 g of Protein per day! Granted I am 6'3 but it did concern me a little. Since I have switched to the calcium citrate, Centrum Vitamins and B-12 supplement I have notice less energy as well. And of course constipation! This is not fun.... ANy suggestions?

GayleSBennett · October 22, 2010

I'm bothered by this as well. I was told to get in as much as 75-100 grams of Protein. I tried looking online how to figure it out on how much Protein to have but it was confusing.. weight x .45sdklfjaldsfj whatever lol

Trial and error is my motto!

determined1 · October 31, 2010

this is a good subject because we tend to think if 60g Protein is good, then 75 would be even better, not thinking that it may hurt us! please check with your NUT and let us know. thanks!~