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I came home on Friday morning after surgery on Wednesday and have no major complaints, so I know I am fortunate. One question however (I searched the boards and did not see an answer) -- can you have too MUCH Protein immediately post-op? My husband made me sugar - free Jello with unflavored Protein powder in it, he also made me chicken broth and we are putting unflavored Protein in that, I bad a Brariatric Advantage shake with Fairlife Milk (super high protein), and it all came out to about 140 grahams of protein. I also got about 64 additional ounces of Fluid in. Total calorie count (which I know is unimportant) was under 400, so I know I am not over eating -- but will that much protein be difficult on my liver -- anyone know? Thanks!!

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I came home on Friday morning after surgery on Wednesday and have no major complaints, so I know I am fortunate. One question however (I searched the boards and did not see an answer) -- can you have too MUCH Protein immediately post-op? My husband made me sugar - free Jello with unflavored Protein Powder in it, he also made me chicken broth and we are putting unflavored Protein in that, I had a Brariatric Advantage shake with Fairlife Milk (super high protein), and it all came out to about 140 grahams of protein. I also got about 64 additional ounces of Fluid in. Total calorie count (which I know is unimportant) was under 400, so I know I am not over eating -- but will that much protein be difficult on my liver -- anyone know? Thanks!!

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I heard the body can only absorb 30 grams of Protein at a time and after that it is expensive pee or can store as fat. I'm not sure how far apart the Protein consumption is suppose to be. I consume 90 to 100 grams a day. I look forward to reading what others have heard.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

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