Question:
What is the total amount of protein needed per day?
My doctor is anti-protein. I want to start protein shakes on my own..but dont know how much protein i should look for in a drink. I want soy i know that much and would use this in place of breakfast every morning. My dietition say 25 per day for me. Is this corret? — [Anonymous] (posted on August 15, 2000)
August 15, 2000
60g is ideal for a basic protein supplement for max wt loss and good
health. Made with water or other s/f beverages, not milk. Soy is not as
bio-vailable (easy to absorb) or tasty as whey. Soy is also gritty and can
be hard on the bowels of normies or us. Usually soys require mixing with a
sugared beverage to get good flavor, but they can be gritty and thicken
upon standing. It is a good protein source, but be sure you try a small
sample rather than investing heavily in it. When I first had my surgery 6
yrs ago, soy was my only option. I had to sort of gear up to take them,
but once I found whey, I had to count the moments until I COULD take the
next one! Much easier to get smething in that you look forward to!
— vitalady
August 15, 2000
I am concerned with your statement that your "doctor is
anti-protein". Is this your primary care physician or your WLS
surgeon? If he's your surgeon, I find it hard to believe he doesn't stress
protein. I don't know what procedure you had (or are having), but I know
that with an OPEN RNY, protein supplements are incredibly important. It is
simply not possible to get all your protein in with your limited diet for
quite a while. Does your surgeon have a nutritionist on staff? If so, I
would definitely recommend making an appointment. Best of luck to you:) 3
months post op and 65 pounds gone forever:)
— Paula G.
August 15, 2000
I had an rny open, distal 4 months ago. I was told to get in 80 grams of
protein per day. My last lab tests showed my protein to be a little low so
my Dr told me to add a protein supplement each day. I had a terrible time
finding one I was able to tolerate. I finally did find a soy supplement I
can tolerate if I mix it with orange juice. I know this is not the ideal
way to mix it, but so far it's the only way that works for me. I use about
6 ounces of OJ, 2 ounces of water, several ice cubes, and 2 scoops of
protein mix (20 grams). I have had no problem with the OJ, even though it
does have more sugar than I had eaten previously. I believe that because
the sugar is a natural fruit sugar, rather than refined table sugar may
have a lot to do with why I can tolerate it. I tried a small amount at a
time to be sure it wouldn't cause trouble first. I realize I may take some
hits on this cuz it's not really "proper", but my hair was
falling out pretty good & I was desperate to find a way to keep more
protein in. I am four months post-op & have lost 90#. The weight is
still dropping regularly. I still try to get my 80 grams of protein in the
food I eat, but sometimes it's just not possible. I will now have to go try
some whey supplement.My fingers are crossed that it will work for me, too.
I don't know what it was about the others, but the taste really gagged me.
— Kathy W.
August 15, 2000
25 grams a day??? That's not enough for anyone. The nutritionist I went to
said: 80-90grams weeks 1-4, 70-80grams weeks 4-8. 55-60grams thereafter.
If you exercise regularly, you need a little more. Since I work out most
days, I get in 60-70grams. You may want to try seeing another dietician.
Good luck!
— Maxine E.
August 15, 2000
I eat 50-60 grams of protein a day and my ProBlend55 is another 27.5
with one scoop mixed in water and ice.. so 77.5 a day and most times
more...
— Victoria B.
November 6, 2006
Based on the pre-op materials I received from UCLA - there is a calculation
to determine an extimate of how much protein we need.
1.5 grams per 2.2 pounds of ideal body weight.
www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
— erinjstarr
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