What if we don't get enough protein?

(deactivated member)
on 3/29/11 4:04 pm - Norfolk, VA

Thank you for posting this Kelly! This makes a lot of things make sense to me now. Time to be more careful about my protein intake.

SueinUtah
on 3/29/11 10:41 pm

Thanks for posting this. I really struggle with getting my protein in. Great reminder about how important it is.

SW 245 / CW 163/ Goal 129 / Surgery date: 12/27/10

Kelly S.
on 3/29/11 11:13 pm

RNY on 05/15/09

Thanks Kelly, cuz you know what? I think I get enough protein but now I am starting to wonder since I have many of those symptoms....

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

poet_kelly
on 3/30/11 1:27 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Go get labs done. Get a CMP, which will show your total protein and albumin levels, and a prealbumin.

Other things could cause these symptoms. What symptoms are you having, can I ask?

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

turningpoint
on 3/29/11 11:29 pm

RNY on 01/29/10

Great topic!

So is this level of protein need by the ASMBS forever? If by chance i am below protein levels for a short time and then get back up to par does irreparable damage occur?

Emily
HW/SW/GW/CW
249/236/135/133.6

poet_kelly
on 3/30/11 1:29 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Probably needed forever, but no, if you fall short for just a while then get back up, I doubt you'd cause any permanent damage. If you go long enough without enough protein to cause heart damage, that probably would be permanent, but you're gonna start breaking down other muscle first. I don't know how long you could go before you'd damage your heart, but you're not gonna get heart damage in just a few weeks.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

curvaceousdiva
on 3/30/11 12:45 am - Hyattsville, MD

RNY on 05/06/10

I soo needed to see this.. I still dont like shakes BUT I HAVE to find something

Babygirl got her surgery March 3rd...

She's from 339 to 200 as of 6/14/2012.. SOO proud of my bigbabygirl

pmckeller1990
on 3/30/11 12:46 am - Monroe Township, NJ

RNY on 01/11/11

crap!! i have to get a MUCH better protein intake!!! yikkesss!! thanku for this!

Jane N.
on 3/30/11 2:05 am - Round Rock, TX

RNY on 08/02/10

Thank you. I need a swift protein-filled kick in the pants. I have entirely too many of those symptoms listed. I can't eat anymore than I am, so I think it's time to slip another protein drink in the mix on a regular basis.

poet_kelly
on 3/30/11 2:07 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Be prepared to try a number of brands and different ways of making them. It can take a while but I think everyone can find something they actually like. I like mine a lot now. They are really yummy but I sure tried a lot of gross ones in the past.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

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