Forcing protein?

happyteacher
on 1/1/12 9:31 am

Ok, so I am not even remotely hungry. I am 13 days out from surgery, and at this point told to get in 82 grams pf protein a day. Once I finish my Isopure that I don't feel like drinking I will still be 10 grams short for the day. I know in the beginning when my goal was 40 I had to hit that minimum. But now...? Should I choke down the last 10 grams even though I am not hungry?

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost

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Mom4Jazz
on 1/1/12 9:34 am

VSG on 04/18/11

82 grams is a LOT 13 days from surgery. I worked my way up to 70 grams over a month.

My suggestion: do the best you can, "eat" (now on liquids and later) on a schedule to help you, but do not force those last 10 grams at this point. Work up to it.

Remember, though, that I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

happyteacher
on 1/1/12 9:45 am

VSG on 12/19/11

Thanks mom :)

I was leaning that way, but this is the first time I would deviate trom the prescribed program for me. I just don't want to start down that slippery slope so early in the game, but dang I am not hungry. I couldn't finish the morning shake so that is pulling me up short.

I super appreciate your response- thank you!!

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost

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Mom4Jazz
on 1/1/12 9:59 am

VSG on 04/18/11

It is a fine balance. When you're not interested in "eating" it can be easy to skip meals and that's a problem. However, if you put yourself on a schedule but then can finish everything, that's when you shouldn't force yourself.

Today, for example, I hit my protein but didn't hit my 600 calorie minimum that I shoot for. However, I won't force myself to eat/drink more. I'll just have a better day tomorrow. It happens even 8 1/2 months out.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

mcelmom
on 1/1/12 10:05 am

i'm also 13 days out and not hungry in the least. i only have to try for 64 grams of protein right now and am having a hard time with that. hard getting in all the water too. working on it as best i can and trying to build routines into my schedule.

(deactivated member)
on 1/1/12 11:31 am

VSG on 06/30/09

I would let it go. I don't think I hit 60g. for about a full month so you are doing better than I did. 72 g. sounds like plenty at this stage to me.

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