Muscle weakness

[Islandgirl 0]

I'm 1 week post-op and generally feeling well. My problem is that walking to the mail box and back leaves my leg muscles worn out. I'm gettimg at least 25g protien in a day. Should I up that?

I'm so glad I found this site...great info. Thanks everyone.

[fern 195]

Definately up it. I was trying to get 40-60g the first 2 weeks and 60+ after that. I noticed a huge difference in energy and strength if I was below that. make sure your getting enough liquids too. Good luck

[Day Dreamer 23]

I'm 1 week post-op and generally feeling well. My problem is that walking to the mail box and back leaves my leg muscles worn out. I'm gettimg at least 25g protien in a day. Should I up that?

I'm so glad I found this site...great info. Thanks everyone.

Oh my!! I agree with the above post - you definitely need to up that Protein amount hun!! Good luck

[Billy363627 15]

yep you need to get that Protein in. How is your Water going??

[mjb123 3]

To give you an idea of how much Protein, I am 5'7 and my nutritionist wants me to have a minimum of 76g of protein per day from the day I was discharged on. That is my magic number.

[Islandgirl 0]

Thanks everyone. I will boost my protien for sure and work hard on the fluids.

[jellie 0]

i feel the same way im 6 days post op and i feel weak.. im suppose to intake 60 g of Protein but i cant get all that in my stomache yet?what to do?

[fern 195]

Mix your protien shake with milk. 9g protien for 1 cup milk, plus average 20g for shake. That's almost 1/2 your day for 1 shake. Sip on 2 of those through out your day and that's 58g!!! Dam close to what you want. Works for me : )