Protein Question

was wondering if anyone could tell me how many grams of protein I should be taking in daily?

I have been told 60

My doc told me I need to be getting no less than 50g a day. I try for 80 or more. Since we do not absorb all the protien we need, the more you can do the better.

50 grams??????? Holy crap! I don't understand how im going to be able to do that! They only want you to eat 3 meals a day with no snacking in between and I can only get in about a ¼ -1/2 cup at a time. So that is about 1 egg or a small piece of fish. There is no way I can get that much in. anyone have any suggestions on how I can boost it up a little?

Every surgeon is different so you need to follow the guidelines yours set. Mine calls for 70-80 2 weeks post up then 50-60.. some people are 90+.. some even 120++. I am one month out and get in 60+ every day... my NUT wants me eating breafast, lunch, dinner and two snacks a day... not everybody is told no snacking! I am usually around 50grams before dinner time. If you are not allowed snacks you will have to focus on high protein foods... a shake for breakfast (30 grams), something like tuna for lunch (3oz or 1/4c has 21 grams)... just in those 2 meals you would be at 51 grams already!

It's not that hard really. I drink the Nectar protein, double scoop, that's 46g right there! If you are a coffee drinker, the ANYWHEY protein is good in coffee. 17g per scoop. You can do it! Grin and bear. Look ahead at the results!

www.protica.com -- each vial has 25 grams of protein in 3oz. 100 calories and lots of vitamins. Buy the trial version of 4 vials, and see which flavor you like. then buy cases at a time. You can drink 2 of these and still have some food to make up the remaining 20 grams of protein. I mix one vial with 8-12 oz of water as it is too strong for me. This way I get in water also.

Rebecca; My surgeon's guideline is 70g/day, but I lose faster and more consistently if I stay up around 85-100. Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 159 / 137

I too should be getting at least 60. I had a really hard time until I found something that actually works.........a protien drink that tastes great. Email me if you want more info.

I was told minimum of 60 per day. At this point, I try to shoot for 70-80