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Winter here has been sucky, too. Spring can't come soon enough:)

I had RNY gastric bypass surgery and for the first month my meal volume was limited to 2 ounces per meal. That is almost nothing. With this minuscule amount of food, it is next to impossible to meet your protein daily requirements by food alone, so therefore you need to rely on supplements such as protein shakes. I found that if I met the fluid, vitamin and protein requirement, I had all the energy I needed. In your case since you are very much on the go, you might need a little extra protein. So I guess I am saying don't stress on the meals, but rather put your focus on meeting your fluid, vitamin and protein goals. If you are weak, it can be due to dehydration. If you are weak it can be due to an electrolyte deficiency (such as potassium and sodium). Without sufficient protein, your body will scavenge protein from other areas of your body, such as your muscles. Protein is extremely important after surgery as its job in the body is to build and maintain tissues including your body's major organs and skeletal muscles. Protein deficiency, when continued over a long period of time can cause a disease known as protein caloric malnutrition. Common symptoms are poor healing, fatigue, hair loss and muscle wasting. Immediate post op, protein promotes healing of the staple line and incisions.

Thank you I will deff check them out! The only protein shake I can tolerate is premiere so it’ll be good to try different things! I was 316, and I am currently 170 I was sleeved on 12/14/16

Where did you,put the extra melted butter? OMG Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Same here. Hubby stays happy and I'm happier.

Probably shouldn't puzzle on this cause I've been widowed for 5 1/2 years but a lighter weight and slimmer body would help you get into the contortions you had trouble achieving before. My PCP, the impertinent elf, asked me recently "Are you still sexually active?" I looked him right in the eye and said "No -but I live in hope!" Score one for the Senior Team! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

It's good cardio:)

You mean like spanking and stuff? Oh yeah. Leather masks, ball gags, the works. My safe word is "Muscle Milk"

Been feeling pretty bummed all day since it was supposed to be my surgery date. Trying to stay positive and think about the big picture!