RNY protein vs. Band's reqmnt.

[meyouus 415]

I was just wondering, how much Protein is required after having RNY? I was told when I was compliment with my Band that 60-90 mgs was the requirement.

Do you use shakes ( I love 'theworldaccordingtoeggface's Protein shakes) What do YOU do?

Don't the doc's prefer protein that you eat?

How can I cook for two? Without having to run out to, say, get scallions. I can't afford the foods needed, I have to be very creative and I am out of cheap protein foods/recipes. Money's a Major issue here, so we eat a lot of chicken, etc. Boring!

Ideas, reccomendations, cautions.....?

[winning_by_losing 107]

In my bariatric program, the Protein requirements for band, RNY or VSG were all the same. 45 grams per day initially (15 per meal), graduating to 60 (20 per meal) and then up to 75 (25 per meal).

I usually have a shake as my Breakfast, which gives me 30 or 35 grams and makes the rest of the day easier as far as ensuring my other meals have plenty of Protein.< /p>

As for cooking, I only have my kids to feed part of the time, so it changes up my cooking habits. When it is just me I do lots of frozen fish, ground turkey, ground beef, etc... usually topped with fresh salsa or some other type of hot sauce.

When I'm cooking for all of us, I add veggies and at times a sauce (have to keep things moist), but usually stick to the same Proteins. Then when I'm serving I just make mine protein heavy and theirs veggie heavy. Seems to work out well.