gettingthere 11 Posted December 27, 2011 Hope you all had a great Christmas! I am only Two and a bit weeks out and have no problems drinking. All the instructions from the nutritionist were about cramming as much Protein as I could in the early days. I am still on full liquids so I have low fat milk and a number of Protein Drinks throughout the day. I usually stop counting after the 70 g protein mark. Today I looked in this and I had 700-800 cals and up to 120g Proteins. Is there such a thing as too much protein? Should I cut down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted December 27, 2011 I too had to look it up and found a pertinent article through Google: http://www.daveywaveyfitness.com/nutrition/8-side-effects-of-too-much-protein/ The article mention needing 0.4 grams per pound of body weight, 0.6 if physically active. That seems to fit in for most people but seems like too little for people with lower body weights. 1 gettingthere reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gettingthere 11 Posted December 27, 2011 Thanks Rootman! With 0.4g/lb, I need 125 grams per day, so I need to aim a bit higher rather than lower for the moment.... great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tlmiller2971 10 Posted January 8, 2012 My NUT told us there is such a thing as too much Protein and to aim for 60 - 80. If we go over occasionally that's ok But on a regular basis increases ketones and can affect your kidneys 1 LilMissDiva Irene reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted January 8, 2012 I just had labs drawn and my kidney levels were all screwed up . My nutritionist says how much Protein you need goes by our height. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMom 33 Posted January 13, 2012 Too much Protein and you can end up with gout. That is what my doc said. He said don't go too far over 80-90 for me. I am 5'1". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted January 13, 2012 Yes there is a such thing as too much Protein. The best way to judge how much YOU need is to get this information from your dietician or nutritionist. The answer is always changing too. Take care of yourselves!! Xoxo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gettingthere 11 Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks everybody! I have recently asked my nutritionist who said not to worry about it as it is short term. At this stage (5 wks post -op), I need to focus on taking in ENOUGH Protein to ensure proper healing. I guess that is what I pay her for so I will take her advice and stop worrying about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
