Comments on: Protein Intake

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Mon, 20 Sep 2004 16:55:43 +0000

LJGyrl,
You also need the protein in order for
your body to heal. This is major surgery. The tissues
require the protiens. Protiens are the building blocks of
life.
You are asking some very good questions. I do hope
that you have found a support group in your area also.
It really helps if you can. Who knows you may find
an angel to stay by your side on your
journy.

Dottie
Pre-op

By: Aron Freeman

Aron Freeman — Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:52:54 +0000

Lynn,
I am sooo glad you specified the fact
that we can only adsorb 30g’s at a time. I see sooo
many people harping on things that are 30+ and
thinking that they are DONE for the day with that one
serving! Great advice!

Ice

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Tue, 14 Sep 2004 11:13:38 +0000

During the rapid weight loss phase, it is
important to get plenty of protein because you want to lose
body fat, but not lose muscle mass. With gastric
bypass, you will not absorb all the protein you eat, so
you have to eat more than a regular person to get
enough absorbed protein. If you don’t eat enough protein
(or absorb enough of what you do eat), you can lose
so much muscle that you become physically weak. You
can also lose some essential muscle strength like
that of your heart. At a less extreme level,
inadequate protein can put your body into a "starvation
mode" where your weight loss would be slower than
normal. You should have blood tests periodically to make
sure that your total protein and albumin stay at
healthy levels. Many people also find that using powdered

protein supplements to get the maximum protein dose with
the minimum amount of calories reduces their cravings
for carbohydrates. On a side note, pre-digested whey
protein is the easiest for our bodies to absorb, and we
can take up to 30g of it at a time. Any more than 30g
at once will just be wasted.
Hope this
helps.
Lynn