strength loss question??

Hi every on I had RNY Lap distal on Sept. 9,2004 I am down 97 pounds to date and feeling more youthful and energetic by the day I am very happy with the way my progress is comming along but I have noticed in the last month especially that I have experienced some hair loss and a significant amount of loss in strength. I was wondering if any one else has experienced this same thing and would a gym membership and use of free weight remedy my situation along with increased protien intake.

Sounds like that is exactly what you need. Are you getting enough protein? Are you getting your B12. Sometimes a low B12 or anemia could cause you to feel weak. If the exercise doesn't help you should call your doctor. good luck. Congratulations on the 97lb weight loss too!!

Hi, I had a RNY Gastric Bypass on Sept. 9, 2004, same day as your surgery. As of Dec. 6th I was down 92 pounds, but don't know where I'm at right now, I have no scale in my home. But I go back to the dr. March 7th, so I will find out...but as to your question about loss in strength, I have that as well...in my legs and also I've noticed it in my arms, but more significant in my legs...The Dr. gave me some leg excersises to do, and now I started to do some arm excersises as well. The Dr. said it will take time but will get better. Also for the hair loss, that is most likely due to lack of protien, I know that I was low on protien at my last checkup, and I have lost enough of my hair...and was told that is due to lack of protien. Well I hope all is well with you take care!! Stacy

HAVENT I TAUGHT YOU ANYTHING??? HA HA HA....INCREASE YOUR PROTEIN FOR SURE....AND I THINK A GYM WOULD BE GREAT.....JUST DONT TAKE AFTER ME....I HAVE BEEN SLACKING SO BAD...I CANT WAIT FOR SPRING! IF MY LIFE EVER SETTLES DOWN...I WILL GET BACK TO THE GYM...WELL LITTLE BROTHER...TAKE CARE...INCREASE THAT PROTEIN...IT ISNT REALLY HARD TO DO...I HAVE FIGURED OUT WHEN I GET REALLY SEVERE PAINS IN MY TUMMY...IT IS CUZ I AM HUNGRY...OR THIRSTY....AND USUALLY IT GOES AWAY WITH A LITTLE TIME AFTER I EAT/DRINK...TAKE CARE...LOVE YOU... LORA