Protein

[joeg 27]

I know everyones doc and nutritious is diff but at a week past 3 month's how many grams of Protein are you expected to get. Mine is 73-100 that seems like a lot to me

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[XYZXYZXYZ1955 675]

It is a lot, but there's a reason why we keep getting told to drink enough Water, get enough protein--these are the basics of the program. I haven't had surgery yet (and I'm having the sleeve, not the band), but I think I'm expected to get 60 to 80 grams, so not that much different. I've noticed that most of the successful people posting here say they follow the doctor's diet specifications as closely as they can . . .

[Joann454 1,329]

I usually get around 60+. I've had a few days in the 50's. I try to drink a shake if I'm too low.
I'm only 7 weeks out.

[blizair09 3,250]

At 3 months post-op, I was getting 100-120 grams of Protein per day (at around 1000 calories per day).

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

I shoot for 80/day, and like @Joann454 said, if I'm lacking I drink a shake.

[Introversion 1,876]

I was expected to eat in excess of 80+ grams of Protein starting at six weeks post-op. I am more than 2 years out and consume 100+ grams of protein on most days.

Protein is the most filling of the three macronutrients (fat and carbs being the other two macros). High protein consumption makes you feel fuller longer, reducing chances you'll overeat junk foods.

Also, protein demands the most energy to digest. This is referred to as the thermic effect of food (TEF). Eating 80 grams of protein instead of 80 grams of carbs burns an extra 75 calories a day on average (525 calories a week). This gradually makes a notable difference in your overall calorie expenditure and can prevent regain.

Also, protein is vital for preserving muscle tissue, and as you likely know, the more muscle we have, the more calories we burn. Your body eats away at its skeletal muscle if you don't consume enough protein.

[GBLady41 393]

I get at least 100 grams of Protein a day, and at least 134 oz of fluids a day. Protein and fluids are the most important things to get. And the more active you are, the more protein and fluids you need. As far as calories, it's more about what you're eating, not the number of calories. If you are eating a lot of protein, veggies, good things, you are fueling your body. It doesn't matter how many calories you're eating. I'm almost seven months post op and I still eat between 700 and 800 calories a day. And I'm very active. And still losing weight every week. I tried to eat more calories but it didn't help me at all. I will continue to eat the same amount of calories as long as I'm fueling my body.

[travelergirl 142]

I just hit my 6 weeks and im trying to get 80 to 100 grams per day. Before surgery while losing weight I was at 90 to 120. I'm trying to limit myself to one shake per day. I find that I can't always finish my portion of meat. 3 ounces is about my limit.
GBLady41 I am impressed with your 134 oz of fluids. I find it to be a struggle since going back to work to get in my 64 ounces. But I'm working on it.

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[Airstream88 361]

I'm getting 70 - 95gm daily. I try for the 95g on workout days. I get all of it from food except for the Premier Protein Clear Water I drink on workout days.

[fatima635 40]

Omg! How you guys do it? I cant even get in 30 grams a day.

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[Airstream88 361]

In the first 3- 6 months before you can eat enough real food, you have to force those Protein Shakes down. I hated them with a passion but I knew it was supremely important to weight loss and maintaining muscle mass so I drank them anyway, gagging all the way. You can also try the Premier Protein Clear Protein waters - 90 calories and 20g protein. I generally don't tolerate drinks with artificial sweeteners but I actually like them. Also Fairlife milk has 13g of protein per cup. Make your protein shakes with Fairlife and you get an extra protein boost.

[XYZXYZXYZ1955 675]

1 hour ago, fatima635 said:

Omg! How you guys do it? I cant even get in 30 grams a day.

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Are you drinking a Protein Shake? Eating chicken or turkey or fish or eggs? Does your doctor know this? I'm worried about this for you . . .

[Introversion 1,876]

2 hours ago, fatima635 said:

Omg! How you guys do it? I cant even get in 30 grams a day.

It's easy...focus on meat and dairy for your Protein.

Tilapia fillets = 20 grams of protein

chicken breast = 30 grams of protein

Salmon patties = 22 grams of protein

1 cup of cottage cheese = 24 grams of protein

1 cup of ground turkey = 32 grams of protein

1 cup of Greek yogurt = 15 grams of protein

[NikkiPen 51]

Protein First, leave out all the rest until you are getting that protein in per day (cept for fluids of course). I think that's a key reminder, being that we are used to eating multiple things during our meals. This is a whole new ballgame. Things just don't work the same for us any longer, so we have to adapt. Sure, I'd like to grab for that nice banana, or apple sauce, but I have to stop myself and think... have I gotten in at least 60 g protein yet? If not, I grab the yogurt, or anything else with some notable protein.

I have a small dry erase board on my Fridge, everything I take out of it, I write down. It has an area for my protein, fl ounces, fat, carbs, and calories. This isn't forever, but until my "muscle memory" changes from blindly grabbing and eating, to focusing on my new way to eat, this is my go-to. I take a photo of my board every night before bed and that's my log. Clean slate every morning, and I try to add a few new things each week.

[fatima635 40]

Thank you guys so much for your feedback. I will definitely force myself to drink the Protein Shakes because my body is so weak and I am tired all the time.