Protein

[texashoosier 23]

Just started on soft foods and I was wondering what everyone does at the beginning to get the 60 grams of Protein each day. I made an egg and couldn't eat it all. Will I have to continue with Protein Shakes for awhile?

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I'm in the pureed (some soft foods) phase now and I am still having to do two shakes a day to supplement my Protein. I JUST posted an average day of food on another thread to show how I can usually get 80-85 grams of Protein per day:

Here's a link to my post in that thread: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/320244-protein-protein-protein/#entry3611585

[mbrinmn 105]

I put unflavored Protein power into my 30 gram Protein pre-made shakes. I also put a scoop in my morning yogurt. Boy, you're lucky. My doctor said I should be getting about 80-85 grams of protein for the first 3 months. That is really hard.

I finally got in with a nutritionist and have my first appointment on Monday. I don't think I'm getting enough Calcium either. What amount did your doctor recommend for Calcium?

Just started on soft foods and I was wondering what everyone does at the beginning to get the 60 grams of protein each day. I made an egg and couldn't eat it all. Will I have to continue with Protein Shakes for awhile?

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I don't think I'm getting enough Calcium either. What amount did your doctor recommend for calcium?

I found this quote:

"The daily dose of calcium intake from diet and as citrated supplement for bariatric patients is 1,200 mg – 2,000 mg of elemental calcium, as recommended by American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, The Obesity Society, and The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists."

I know it's very important to take calcium citrate not calcium carbonate after weight loss surgery. I had to switch, as I had been taking Tums for calcium prior to surgery. It also wasn't until I started researching WLS that I learned that calcium and Iron should be taken at least 2 hours apart. I had always taken my Tums and Multivitamin (contained iron) at the same time every morning. So I'm glad I learned that tip prior to surgery, even if it is kind of a pain to keep track of now, since i have to take a Multivitamin 3 times a day and calcium 2 times a day!

[mbrinmn 105]

Good to know that Calcium and Iron should be taken at least 2 hours apart!! My doctor also said to take Vitamin D with my calcium. I was told to get 2000 mg per day.