Protein, Protein, Protein

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I have been reading with alarm several posts from people lately who have recently had surgery and don't seem to have gotten the message about how important Protein is to their healing and their weight loss.

It is as if a whole group have completely skipped any nutrition education and think that it is ok to starve themselves.

Protein is critical (a minimum of 80-100 grams, depending on your surgeon's recommendation for your specific needs)

Fluid is critical (at least 64 oz.).

You do not get bonus points for not reaching those goals. In fact, it will slow your weight loss and healing.

(Climbing down off of my soap box for now.)

[Levita 50]

I dnt play with that i male sure i get my Proteins daily...im still struggling with the Water part but i get most of it in..5 to 6 cups at times

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

yes, I don't know whether people are serious or not - but I am afraid that they are, and unknowingly setting themselves up for failure.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I have been reading with alarm several posts from people lately who have recently had surgery and don't seem to have gotten the message about how important Protein is to their healing and their weight loss.

It is as if a whole group have completely skipped any nutrition education and think that it is ok to starve themselves.

Protein is critical (a minimum of 80-100 grams, depending on your surgeon's recommendation for your specific needs)

Fluid is critical (at least 64 oz.).

You do not get bonus points for not reaching those goals. In fact, it will slow your weight loss and healing.

(Climbing down off of my soap box for now.)

I agree/disagree. I am three years out and I still can't always meet my protein/water requirements. I couldn't even come close for the first year + and my surgeon only advised 64-80gr of protein.

I did the best I could, healed like a champ and reached goal with a 110+ pound weight loss in 9 months.

I do agree that you should do protein first and that protein is key in healing and loss, but I am not sure that you have to reach such high numbers to succeed/heal.

[CelesteMarie 129]

I agree with lipsticklady. They set the high goals so we will at least reach most of it. Protein first. Protein and liquid.

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[abean204 17]

I'm 17 days post op...I was educated on the importance, but struggle everyday reaching the goals. Not because I don't try though. Open to any suggestions!

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[TJs_Dad2012 246]

I miss mine too...it's a struggle to force down 2 shakes and 64oz of Water in a day. I know i need the Protein and it's really not like i don't try. If i can't fit it and my stomach feels like i have a loaf of bread in it, i don't stuff anything else in

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[Ele marie 92]

I agree with lipstick lady as well everyone is different and unless you are a doctor I do not know where you get your facts on how well others will do. Or if they are doomed to fail because we are different than you. How much weight have you lost? How many years have you been successful in keeping it off?

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[TJs_Dad2012 246]

I can't wait to have food again. It's easier to put Protein in when you can eat and feel more normal

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[scampbell33 88]

I have been reading with alarm several posts from people lately who have recently had surgery and don't seem to have gotten the message about how important Protein is to their healing and their weight loss.

It is as if a whole group have completely skipped any nutrition education and think that it is ok to starve themselves.

Protein is critical (a minimum of 80-100 grams, depending on your surgeon's recommendation for your specific needs)

Fluid is critical (at least 64 oz.).

You do not get bonus points for not reaching those goals. In fact, it will slow your weight loss and healing.

(Climbing down off of my soap box for now.)

I agree/disagree. I am three years out and I still can't always meet my protein/water requirements. I couldn't even come close for the first year + and my surgeon only advised 64-80gr of protein.

I did the best I could, healed like a champ and reached goal with a 110+ pound weight loss in 9 months.

I do agree that you should do protein first and that protein is key in healing and loss, but I am not sure that you have to reach such high numbers to succeed/heal.

Whew, thank u for this, I was beginning to get nervous! Lol... I'm like 11 days post op and I'm nowhere near 80g of protein daily... I mean I try, and all my choices seem to be protien! But still can't reach that goal! Lol.... so, I'm headed in the right direction!

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[scampbell33 88]

@@LipstickLady my reply was for you. ..lol. it states... Thank you for that, I was beginning to get nervous! Lol. I am 11 days post op and I'm nowhere near 80g of Protein daily! I try really hard, but just cant... most of my choices are high protien and still can't seem to get there... but I will continue to strive! ????

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[eclecticwingtips 130]

It is important to realise not everyones team has the same goals. My surgeon focuses on balance nutrition, Protein, veg, fruit snd grains NOT high Protein. While i do aim for reasonable pritein in my diet it is not my sole focus like many here

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

It is important to realise not everyones team has the same goals. My surgeon focuses on balance nutrition, Protein, veg, fruit snd grains NOT high Protein. While i do aim for reasonable pritein in my diet it is not my sole focus like many here

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I hope every surgeon has the goal of making sure you heal and don't have any complications post-op.

A balanced diet is a great goal down the road, but right after surgery protein and fluids are critical --- even if it is hard, or you don't have an appetite, or don't like the taste, etc.

One 11 oz Protein shake spread out over three days and less than 8 oz of Fluid a day is not enough for anyone post-op. I can't imagine any surgeon advocating that diet as a good strategy for anyone.

SMH

[DeletedMember 715]

My doc recommends 60g of Protein for men, and 50g for women. And 64oz of fluids. His recommendations are about the lowest I've seen on these forums.

[Dub 9,922]

Well said, ISG. Well said.

I see some of the stuff first year folks say they are eating and my first thought is "how can they have room for that?".....then it dawns on me that they have room for these other non essential foods because they simply aren't eating the primary focus, Proteins.

For me....it's never really been that I eat any more Protein than before......it's just that I eat far less of everything else. The beauty of me utilizing the "eat Proteins first" method is that I'm always done after that. There is no room for other foods.

My doc recommends 60g of Protein for men, and 50g for women. And 64oz of fluids. His recommendations are about the lowest I've seen on these forums.

Yup....mine doesn't focus much on numbers, but when I've pressed him....these are what he quotes as minimum averages.