Protein question for active post-op - ThinnerTimes

lonester28 · 03-28-2006, 12:33 PM

Ok, how much protein is everyone eating or drinking during the course of a normal day? I am exercising, participating in sports, and working however I am getting roughly 110-125 grams a day. Everything I read is telling muc more for my activity level, not sure its feasible. Also, I am having problems with getting in carbs, I am just now starting the last phase of the diet, no real restrictions. Any information would be helpful, I realize most of us are told 60 grams, this is not nearly enough for me, 60 grams I am a zombie. Thanks

HeatherT · 03-28-2006, 03:17 PM

go to this site - enter your numbers - than click create report - in the middle it will tell you how many calories are suggested - how much protein and water ect...check it out
http://www.thinnerself.com/files/Expect_Chart.htm

VanessaSFL · 03-28-2006, 03:44 PM

Mike~ I still suplement with drinks and I am a year out,but I also have a pouch with an attitude.

Good Luck,

Vanessa

VanessaSFL · 03-28-2006, 04:41 PM

Hey Mike~...I didn't see the part where you wrote"ACTIVE" post opper.My Bad!!!!I would not refer to myself as "ACTIVE".

Good to see you posting

Van

SaturdazeChyld · 03-28-2006, 04:51 PM

Yepper, that is the chart I go by and it says I need a MINIMUM of 60 .. but I should shoot for 162!! There is only so many hours in a day! (I swear getting enuff protein and water is like a freakin job! ) I mean I like to eat a few other things besides protein yanno? All you can do is try try try!

Good Luck!

lonester28 · 03-28-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 100tolose

go to this site - enter your numbers - than click create report - in the middle it will tell you how many calories are suggested - how much protein and water ect...check it out
http://www.thinnerself.com/files/Expect_Chart.htm

Thanks I went to the site and it is very useful.
I went to this site and it is telling me around 150 grams minimum. Thats alot at this point, I just want to confirm that number with a person rather an algorithm. Thanks

lonester28 · 03-28-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VanessaSFL

Hey Mike~...I didn't see the part where you wrote"ACTIVE" post opper.My Bad!!!!I would not refer to myself as "ACTIVE".

Good to see you posting

Van

We are all active in our own way, I am playing softball, golf, and starting back to weight lifting so I made an appointment with a specialist in WLS who is a nutrionist and certified trainer, so we shall see. As for posting, its been crazy here since I went back to work and all. You will see more of me in future, TTYL Van.

Mike

VanessaSFL · 03-28-2006, 07:49 PM

Hey Mike~
Hope work is being easy on you.You sound like your doing great.

Ok,I will let the active post oppers get back to your post

Van

PS~Active for me these days is getting to work and returning 10 hours later.
I am still waiting for the energy to kick in.

viclyn · 04-02-2006, 09:56 PM

My name is Vicki and I am post op 10 1/2 months. I am struggling with my protein intake. I have tried many types of protein drinks but none have tasted good enough for me to continue drinking. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, I was wondering if someone has any suggestions on how I can kick start my weight loss again? I have been at the same weight for about 4 months. I have not been able to exercise due to an accident on Dec 1st. I feel myself getting depressed and wanting to eat sweets and/or just about anything else I can quickly pop in my mouth. I would like any recommendation I can get. Thanks
Vicki

Laura@BellaBabies · 04-02-2006, 10:14 PM

I drink achiev one coffe drin every morning, it has 20 grams of protein. Also power crunch bars are an awesome snack they ahve 15 grams of protein and taste like a sugar wafer I like the vanilla and peanut butter, it helps me when I want something sweet.

As far as how much protein I get in between 80-100 a day as per my nutritionis because I am pregnant. I would put in a call to your surgeon or nutritionist and ask what they think you should be getting in. Thry would know best for you.