5 yrs post rny..what amount of protein?
Can someone remind me how many grams of protein we should be consuming? I am having brittle hair and breakage. Also, I remember back then, someone had a spreadsheet as to what the recommended blood levels be for vitamins and nutrients...anyone happen to have that available?
thinthing
SW 242~CW 147~GW 140~Lowest 129 (normal BMI 24.8) Total Loss: 113 lbs
My plan is minimum of 60, but as many as I can get in. If I hit 100g while keeping my calories under 800 I'd call that a win. I'm 5.5 months postop and still in the losing phase.
I'm assuming being in maintenance includes raising the calorie intake, so would raise the protein required. I'd shoot for minimum 80.
Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150
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You need to have lab work done to see what your current protein level is. Then base your daily amounts on your individual results.
Brittle hair is often caused by a thyroid problem. It can also be from chemicals applied to the hair. Other deficiencies can cause it.
Schedule a complete lab work and physical check up. The lab reports and your doctor will tell you if you are in range for vitamins and nutrients.
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on 1/17/16 10:23 am - WI
Like White Dove said, There are a number of vitamin deficiencies that can cause brittle hair and nails. Protein goals are indicated by your own lab results. I have to get at least 100 grams to keep my protein numbers up. Others may only need 60 grams. Some may need 120 grams. You need to have a full set of labs run to know where you need to tweek your vitamin/protein supplements.
HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)
VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010
