How much protein should I eat after surgery?

February 23, 2022
Asked By:Pioneering837538 in Dallas, Texas

I am a fairly fit person already but I am getting a tummy tuck to get rid of the loose skin on my stomach. I heard eating a high protein diet after surgery is very important to recovery. I track my food to fuel my workout routine so I have been on a high protein diet for the last three years, I average 130g protein a day. My question is should I increase my protein more after surgery since my body is used to a higher level? Or is that already sufficient? How long do you eat the extra protein?

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February 25, 2022

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February 26, 2022

Answer: Protein

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