Losing lbs fast but worried it's all muscle

[smooshycheeks 45]

Hi peeps,

I had sx on 8/9. Was back for readmission last week bc of dehydration. At first my weight loss was slow. Now it seems to be about a pound a day (or more). But I feel it's all muscle that I'm losing, not fat, and I'm worried.

I'm definitely NOT getting in all my fluids or protein- maybe 40ish grams of Protein and 32 oz liquids. I'm also exhausted and dizzy. I can't eat/drink anything with artificial sweeteners/flavors since they make me sick. I'm also a vegetarian.

Last week while inpatient my labs showed I was in ketosis. Now I'm on phase 2, so full liquids and purees. Still getting in a Protein Shake each day, plus eggs, and some carbs like potatoes and sweet potatoes.

I'm hoping that any muscle mass I'm losing will be able to regain once I can exercise.

Is this how it's supposed to go?

[BarbarahC 6]

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