Protein Power - When to stop - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

miracleblake · 10-18-2005, 03:04 PM

At what point should you stop doing the protein powders? Do you only do it for a couple of months, or just continue?

Brooke220 · 10-18-2005, 04:12 PM

I've only 2 weeks post -op but as far as I know you have to drink them for the rest of your life OR until you are able to get your protein from other sources (I eventually hope to substitute protein bars for liquid). As a woman, you'll always need 50 gms of protein a day.

Brooke
Lap RNY 10/3/05
332/306

bridgetgirl · 10-18-2005, 04:51 PM

I drink em to supplement my protein intake.. definitely.

lealphachienne · 10-18-2005, 05:36 PM

You can stop if you're able to get enough from your food. Of course, the debate is what is enough? I'm lazy and still do a little protein powder in my morning coffee. Just too much work to eat my protein. Though, I'm having egg cravings this week

angieJ · 10-18-2005, 07:50 PM

If you can get your recommended protein grams through regular food you don't have to supplement with the powder or bars. It depends on the type of surgery you are having whether you are able to get it all through food. I have a friend who had a duodenal switch and she no longer supplements because she can eat a larger volume of food than those of us who have had the RNY. For me, it is impossible to get all of my 80 grams of protein each day with food. I can swing between 50-60 but still need that protein shake to get me up to the 80 g that my surgeon suggests. I am 5 months post op and figure that I'll probably have to continue with my breakfast shake for life.