February 16th was my RNY

[kare.1768 6]

I had an RNY on 2/16. I was wondering how much Protein everyone gets in on a daily basis? I try for 100g but always think it's too much. I told 12 lbs the first week. Won't get weighed again until March 26th when I go back for my 1 month appt. I eat very little and have notice some changes already. Thanks

[Djmohr 6,965]

Congratulations! I have been told by my nut that I must get in at least 75grams of Protein daily. I try to stay between 75 and 90. I just cannot eat more than that.

[kare.1768 6]

Yea I heard the same thing from my nutritionist. Two Protein shakes and ff milk = 52 grams. The rest comes from chicken at lunch and usually fish from dinner followed by yogurt.

Thanks for the encouragement

[Christina Adeline 0]

Hi Kare.1768! I had my RNY on 2/16 as well. Because I am a girl who is 6ft tall, I was told to get between 100-120g of Protein. My liquid intake has to match this as well. My weightloss is averaging about 2-4 pounds a week. I got a little discouraged at first seeing everyone dropping like 20 pounds right off the bat, but I have to remind myself to keep on keeping on. I will say that so far I am able to tolerate all foods so far. No dumping or vomiting. Knock on wood! Congratulations on your loss!

[kare.1768 6]

Thanks for your comments and congratulations to you. Can I ask how much Water you drink to equal the amount of Protein intake? I was told only to have 75 g and now even less when I was moved to a soft diet. I love the Protein though

Btw I've only lost 26 lbs since 2/16 but I'm only 5'2 or 5'1 as the doctors office has my height lol

[Christina Adeline 0]

Sorry! I am new to the site and still learning how to find things! I was told by my dietician that all my fluids need to match the Protein intake. So it was never just Water specific. Everything Fluid counts. Usually I drink about 4 bottles of 16.9 oz of water and bc I have so many calories (1200-1400) I need bc of my height, I also drink 2% milk. The rest is shakes and boost. I wish i was shorter! I can not get the 1400 calories they want me to get...they are even talking 1500! I am exhausted after 1200.

[Djmohr 6,965]

It is so weird that every doctor is different. I was told 2 days ago by my bariatric team that we need 1Gram of Protein for every 1 inch you are tall. That is their rule of thumb.

It is very easy to accomplish that for me right now.

[kare.1768 6]

I tried to go off the extra Protein Shake but had a problem relaxing and falling asleep so I went back to getting 100 grams of Protein a day. I enjoy 2 shakes along with egg whites, chicken and yogurt. I usually take in less than 800 calories a day and It works good for me. I'm losing weight though I only get weighed in once a month