Re: Protein???help a newbie

[Guest guest]

-

I've been lucky and have always been able to get enough protein

through food. Some have a different experience and need to

supplement through protein shakes, etc.

I am able to get in 150 grams of protein on some days - others

only 100, but that is plenty, to my understanding.

I usually get protein through eggs, cheese and mostly chicken.

Chicken is a great source of protein and goes down really well

for me. I sometimes eat it for breakfast AND supper.

-Sherry (Lake Marcel, WA)

BPD/DS Feb. 2, 2001

self-pay

5'5 " / 341 pounds / 33 years old

Lost 9 pounds in pre-op weight loss efforts

Have lost 70 pounds since surgery!

Total of 79 pounds gone forEVER!

http://www.fluffynet.com/wls/

> Hi, I will be having surgery on 6/12. I have been lurking and

> learning a lot from this site. Thanks. I realize the importance

of

> protein for us, but don't understand why you have to take

supplements.

> Can't you get enough protein grams from eating a small amount of

meat

> at meals? I was at my support group meeting on Tuesday and didn't

> think to ask there, now that it is a big topic here, I want to

> understand it more. I must be missing the big picture. Thanks,