My plan for RNY says at least 60 grams protein per day. Water is 64 oz. Of course, the more the merrier! I am 6 weeks out and have done well. I have seen on here people say that protein melts (?) fat and water washes it out. Are you eating carbs? They definitely slow down the weight loss. Good luck!

Guidelines for my program say 80 to 100 gms of protein and a MINIMUM of 64 oz of fluids per day.... This is for the rest of my life.

I am day 9 post op and have met these every day so far!

Does your program not set guidelines? Seems everyone's are a bit different, so just wondering :)

I'm usually in the 60-70 range. My minimum per my nut is 50. I have no trouble getting it in and no longer need to rely on protein powder. Why are you having trouble?

For water, I'm drinking a minimum of 8 cups, but most days anymore it's around 10. I find it easier to drink more since it's summer. Plus since my kidney stone, I'm afraid to go under 8.

I just looked up my nut guidelines. It says 60-75 of each per day. I am having a hard time because I don't eat meat. So I have to at least have one protein shake a day to even come close. I've been doing some research today to find foods that are high in protein. So far Ive got cheese, greek yogurt, milk,eggs,beans, and tofu. I am planning to implement some of these. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Something I do (of course I am only 10 days out) is to add unflavored protein powder to foods I eat. For example, I made some cream of broccoli soup with ricotta (low fat) and fat free cream cheese.... this gives it a few grams of protein, but then I add a have scoop of unflavored protein powder which brings it up to 8 for my little 1/4 cup serving... I also add some to my refried beans and my pudding and applesauce cups :)

I also use syntrax cherry and fuzzy navel flavored protein powder and add it to my water like crystal light.

I know the goal long term is to get our protein from whole foods, yet I believe getting it from protein powder is better than not getting it in

With some focus, I just know you can find a way to get yours in too! :) :)

I'm not big on eating meats either. I eat peanuts, peanut butter, 20+gram protein bars (Pure Protein brand from Walmart), cheeses, plain greek yogurt, occasional eggs or egg salad.
It's not easy! It's definately a daily job...for life!
Good luck!
;-)

My program says at least 70 grams of protein a day. I try to shoot for 80 or more now, but it took me well over a month to work up to the 70 grams (I am not the superstar Becca is).

I probably go overboard on the water. It is easy for me to get 100 oz in a day.

JJ

Thanks for the advice ladies. Becca where did you get your protein powder? I can add some protein powder to my foods. I got all my vitamins and protein today and am working on finishing my liquids. This is honestly a real challenge for me. I was used eating at weird times and not much. So I am trying to get a regular schedule going. When I first got out o the hospital I was really good about my liquids and soft but now that I am on regulars it is definately more difficult. Especially without meat. Today I had a vegitarian chilli and it was high in protein and very tasty.

60-90 protein and 64oz water. Protein melts fat and water flushes it! Both are vital to your shedding process

I have not have my surgery as of yet however I am getting prepared. I got my protein powder from Unjury.com, there is also www.mybariatricpantry.com and www.bariatricchoice.com. You can also get your vitamins, protein bars ect. GNC also has good protein powders and my Niece gets her protein powders from Walmart.

Gracies mom....

I got some from amazon, and some from Nashua

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Isopure-Unflavored-3-Pound/dp/B002TG3QPO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375908167&sr=8-3&keywords=unflavored+whey+protein

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/syntrax-nectar-36-servings.html

Best of luck finding what works!

My plan is similar to Becca's. I order Syntrex Nectar unflavored from amazon.
I got some whey protien from GNC last week that is 40 grams for 12 oz fluid drink and the taste was not bad at all. I got strawberry and cookies and cream, but have not tasted the c n c yet. I am at a point where istruggle with food, so I am trying to get the bulk of my protien from drinks and eating what and when I can.

My program said 60-80 grams of protein per day, and minimum 64 oz. water. I try to keep both up around 80 but I don't always make that goal.

60-90 regularly and more on stalls. Up the water too. Examine your weighty memories as well. Check this out for info on stalls.

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/forum/13157871-newbies-need-know/lastpage

My doctor will have me on Baratic Advantage protein shakes for 2 weeks in order for my pouch to heal.....I will then be 2weeks to 3 months on soft foods and then go on to regular diet.