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https://fnic.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dri-calculator/ Check this calculator, granted this is for a "normal" person and does not take into account WLS. Everything I'm reading does not specify lean, even the USDA's Dietary Reference Intake does not calculate based only on lean mass. What source did you find that states it's lean?

If there's one thing I've learned it's that there are as many post-op programs as there are bariatric surgeons, lol. Sometimes I'm shocked seeing people 2-3 days post-op eating purees or even soft foods... but as long as it's what their surgeon recommended, none of my business, haha.

Thanks, Matt! This is great!

i do low carb 50g or less daily but i don't do keto because the protein level is to restrictive for my taste. if you can meet your marco's and get your micro nutrients from those levels i don't see a problem. surgeons don't like anything that is not down the middle good for all cause they don't have time for one on one care so all the programs are designed to fit the avg. and cause the least problems. track carefully and get regular blood panels and be prepared to stop if any issues come up in your blood work. good luck and enjoy

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Thank you, sillykitty!

You'd think so... but you don't want to lose mobility while gaining muscle mass. You can end up losing mobility if you work out too much and don't stretch, since muscle building happens due to damage to the muscle (micro tears) you can actually reduce your mobility if you continue to build and not stretch. Stretching without building *might* cause the slack issue to increase, overall you just don't want to end up "too tight".

Ok, this surgeon needs to stop taking about nutrition and leave that to the nutritionists (granted I know I'm not one, but I've done enough research into these things to know that what I'm talking about is true, plus I've talked to my Nutritionist about this stuff as well) Surgeons are great at surgery, but would you discuss the chemical make-up of the gasoline you are using in your car, with your mechanic? No, you'd want to talk to someone that specialized in fuels. Surgeons are Mechanics, Nutritionists are fuel specialists. Sure you don't need *THE* most expensive protein, but not all proteins are created equal, and using store brand... you are more than likely not getting all the Amino Acids and BCAA's that you should (or could) be. Plus, store brand stuff tends to have lower quality, less refined proteins which can lead to tolerance issues. Clearly to each their own, but paying a little more for a high quality protein *IS* going to be beneficial. Hell, not even every protein metabolizes the same. This is why I'm taking Casein at night and Whey in the morning. Casein is a much slower uptake protein and helps with muscle recovery specifically overnight while you are sleeping. Whey is a faster update protein and is used during the day for muscle and energy support. Having the proper AA's and BCAA's is pretty important.

I usually exceed 100grams a day without effort. I do have a smoothie to start each day that has 45grams. But all my snacks and meals are usually protein rich options. I also eat on average, 1000 calories per day.

Oh no .... I haven't even shopped undergarments yet!