Bariatric surgery was not a weight-loss magic bullet for me. Don’t get me wrong, gastric bypass surgery saved my life. I would be morbidly obese today had I not had the surgery 12-years ago. My point is, there is work to be done after gastric bypass. It is but one step on the journey of […]
Love this! #MyBariatricLife #bariatrics #bariatricWho really needs 100 g of protein or more after WLS? š¤ā¢
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I would argue not many but some do. The @ASMBS suggest 60-100 G protein after WLS. Usually the higher end is reserved for men that are taller in stature or women that are very active and tall. ā¢
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If someone needs around 100 g of protein, itās challenging (if not impossible) to do it with real food. Typically at least one protein drink is needed. ā¢
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Breakfast: Greek yogurt with 1/2 c frozen blueberriesā¢
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Snack #1: Protein Drinkā¢
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Lunch: 1/2 Tuna salad (about 1 can), 1/3 cup carrots and 1/2 an apple.ā¢
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Snack #2: Protein Drinkā¢
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Dinner: Bone-in chicken thigh with 1/3 cup broccoli and 1/4 cup sweet potato.ā¢
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I am curious.... what protein goal did you receive from your surgery center? š¤ā¢
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