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Yeah, I'm starting to question the enormous Protein requirements we've been given . There's a bariatric surgeon in Texas that has his patients on 30 grams of plant Protein and they're having the same results as the high protein diets. The world health organization says we only need 31 grams to maintain muscle so I'm wondering what the extra 40 - 50 grams is used for. I'm

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Same results...as in weight loss results? That doesn't mean they aren't damaging their organs or losing muscle, screwing up their metabolism, have abnormal labs, etc.. I think I'll stick with the thousands of other surgeons who follow national standards and evidenced based guidelines.

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Interesting. I wonder if it has something to do with the fact that post op patients get so many less calories.

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So I spoke with my Nutritionist and I'm getting close to the required amount of Protein, so she's not concerned. I'm 4.5 months out and can eat more than before, so I am getting enough Protein. She did also say that they find people who meet their protein goals loose more weight. I'm at about a pound every 4 to 5 days give or take a day or two. Just hit 54 lbs today. I'm very happy with this rate of weight loss, so I'm just going to keep on keeping on. May the protein be with you! :)

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I'm just over 4 months out. Feel great. Doing well. The only thing is that I know I'm not getting enough Protein every day. Maybe half the time I do. I'm still happy with the speed at which I'm loosing weight. Anybody have issues from not taking in enough Protein other than not loosing weight fast enough?

I have not gotten to that point yet but my nutritionist everytime I talk to her she stresses the importance of getting enough protein.

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I'm just over 4 months out. Feel great. Doing well. The only thing is that I know I'm not getting enough Protein every day. Maybe half the time I do. I'm still happy with the speed at which I'm loosing weight. Anybody have issues from not taking in enough Protein other than not loosing weight fast enough?

I have not gotten to that point yet but my nutritionist everytime I talk to her she stresses the importance of getting enough protein.

She told me you can get muscle break down if you don't get enough protein

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Inner surfer girl that's was an awesome explanation. I have been slacking on my Protein in take but after reading that, I'm not falling off that wagon again. My hair has been falling out a lot and dr said I'm lacking Protein and still can't get in all my protein but I have to somehow.

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