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As far as protein intake we agreed on 1.5 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight. As my weight goes down, my protein needs go down. But there is also a max calorie intake. I do supplement with protein shake "snacks" of Isopure whey protein powder. One scoop only at a time. 105 calories, 25 grams of protein, no carbs or fat. Most whey protein powders geared towards weight lifting have too many calories and carbs for snacks.

Six weeks is about right, but, you really need to be cleared by your doctor before weight lifting.

I am just over 10 months post op and have lost over 100 lbs. I still have 75 lbs to go. I do what I consider serious weight training, as I am preparing for my first powerlifting meet this winter. I train four days a week and do cardio for three. The key for me is getting the proper amount of protein (based on your weight) throughout the day. Immediately post op, when just beginning at the gym, its almost impossible to get enough protein with the calorie limitations put on by the Dr. You will lose some muscle mass. But as your calories increase and your protein intake goes up, muscle will be built.

Excellent!!! Good for you!

"ItsMe" - I would certainly prefer to be person #3 as the lesser of all evils in your comparison. "AroundHKY" - I am definitely losing weight much slower than my doctor or myself would like. I will have my measurements and body mass composition done again in two more weeks. I will then have an better idea of how I shape up. Alas, if you ask anyone who knows me, they will tell you patience is not one of my strong suits. I want to lose fat while still building muscle and it's evident that these are two distinctly different aspects of this journey called weight loss surgery.

Can real muscle growth be achieved when on a post-op 650 calorie diet? I am just over three months post-op, have lost 74 lbs, 94 lbs total. I do strength training with a trainer three times a week and cardio five times a week. Because my target weight loss was 225 lbs, I am still on a diet of 600-650 calories, 100-125 grams of protein,15-20 grams of carbs and 15-20 grams of fat per day. During my weight loss, I have lost over 17 total inches but almost 40% of that is muscle loss. I am prone to stalls that last for two weeks. I work out extremely hard but am completely frustrated that I have no muscle growth to show for it. Any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome.

Started at a 62 inch waist. Now three months post-op I am down to a loose 54 after losing 94 lbs.

I hope my strange body decides to join the crowd and start letting go of this excess poundage. BTW, did you do anything different to start shedding the weight again?

Wow! I'll be bouncing of the walls if it lasts that long.

Thanks for the idea. I get in a minimum of 100 oz of liquids, at least 60 oz of which is water.

I am exactly two months post-op and haven't lost a pound in three weeks. I had a very successful first five weeks losing 50 lbs. But since the introduction of semi-solid and solid food my scale has fluctuated between 381-384. My nut has set me on a diet of 600-650 calories a day with 100 grams of protein (at least half from liquid protein) 20 grams of carbs and 10 grams of fat. I work out with a trainer three times a week and bicycle two more days. I have lost several inches over all while gaining four inches in my legs due to the workouts. I follow this diet explicitly. I know many of us experience stalls, but this is getting a bit much. Any one experience a stall of this nature? Does anyone have ideas for jump starting my metabolism?

Congratulations! You look fantastic.

Divadoll- This was the diet I was kept on due to complications from a previous surgery. I have only recently been given the OK to do one protein shake a day. The doctor's first goal was 100 pounds in 100 days. I have since started eating fish, usually salmon and dark meat chicken. Regardless, 50 pounds is 50 pounds and I will gladly take it.

That's an amazing achievement! Congratulations!!!

Protein fortified hot chocolate for breakfast-15g protein, 90 calories, 8 oz 2oz deli meat(turkey, chix, or ham) for lunch Isopure flavored water-20oz, 40g protein, 160 cals. Isopure shake-2 scoops powder, 12oz Water, 50g protein, 220 calories 1 poached egg with 1oz cottage cheese for dinner Water or crystal light to top off my liquids. This keeps me between 600-700 calories per day with 110-120 grams of protein per my doctor.