Question:
Will starting Protein Drinks 5 months post op help?

I am 5 months post op and have lost 80 lbs, but have not lost anything in about 3 weeks. I've also noticed increasing weakness in my legs. At my 3 months check up all labs were fine. Do you think starting protein drinks such as Real Meals at this late stage will help jumpstart the weight loss again?    — Sandi E. (posted on January 17, 2003)

January 17, 2003
First, congrats on such a great weight loss! You seem to be about where I was at 5 months, now at over 7 months post-op I have lost 100 lbs and am 15/20 pounds from my goal. I would def. give protein drinks a try. Extra protein seems to be the mantra in losing more weight. My legs and whole body felt week for a month or two, but not immediately after surgery. I know I needed to exercise, but it's hard when you feel so weak. Eventually the weakness just went away on it's own, so i wouldn't worry too much about that, esp since your labs were fine (that was the case with me as well) I think you will find adding more protein will help you alot- it's never too late to add it! Goodluck to you :)
   — Lezlie Y.

January 17, 2003
I had really slowed down at around four months post op and tried Real Meals after seeing it on here. It made a huge difference I started losing faster again and my energy went back up.
   — Marie I.