How much Protein is enough ????

Hello Everyone , I was just wondering how much protein everyone was supposed to be getting in? is it the same for all of us? Or is this another thing that is different depending on your Dr?? Thanks Amy

There actually is a calculation you can do based on your weight. But darn if I can remember it. I will look it up and let you know. When I was at 290 they told me the minimum I should be getting in was 58. I was stuck on a plateau for 18 days (I think I have mentioned that about a thousand times around here ) anyways I upped my protein to 80 grams a day sometimes a little more but no less than 70 grams and I broke my plateau and lost 5 pounds recently. So my experience is...for good weight loss 80 grams a day (just my experience) Best wishes to you and I will try to find that calculation for ya! Elizabeth M -49lbs

Hi Amy, I think that is something that will vary also from doctor to doctor. My doctor insists on 80 to 100 grams of SUPPLEMENTAL protein in addition to whatever protein I get from my food. I try to get 50 to 60 grams of protein from food, but I am not always successful with that. I had started extra protein before surgery and have kept up with the supplemental protein and I really think it helped with my healing and has helped (so far at least) with my hair staying healthy and so far not thinning. Hugs, Mo

there is a protein calculator on unjury .com that figures your protein needs by body weight.

Thanks Everyone

Hi, I think it depends on the doctor. I was told to keep my protein between 50-60 grams including the protein supplements. Arlene

My Dr. says 60-80 but I find it impossible! http://www.unjury.com/reg/calculator.shtml is were to find the protein needs calculator it states there I only need 50g.....which is still hard but I'm working on it!