Yes although I'd get a VSG or duodenal switch. My surgeon didn't offer those 8 years ago. The vitamin malabsorption has been the hardest part mainly the iron. I still struggle with grazing and I still love food so it isn't a cure all but instead a tool. Good luck to you! Btw my highest was 297, lowest 155, my body likes 175. I'm 5'6. I'm 4 months pregnant and weigh 177. I'm trying not to go overboard with weight gain this pregnancy because I hate having to lose weight!!

I am 8 yrs out too. My feet swell, I'm tired and my hair falls out with my protein gets low. It's a daily task to get it in and hard for me sometimes to be vigilant with my diet. Good luck feel better soon.

Bypass surgery 8 years out. Weight loss is good, up and down... Still like sweets... OMG...

Having legs cramps and weak in knees and calf. Taking daily vitamins, Iron, Calcium, B12, etc. But the Protein has not be on my list on a regular basic. So after pain daily and OTC not helping. I'm wonder what is wrong and my hair thinner again, so I know I need my protein back. Has anybody else experience the pain and weakness from lack of protein?

I have some powder protein at my desk today and from last night. My legs are starting to feel better. Still feel so pain, but none like before.

Things we learn from this life lesson.. of weight loss surgery.

I know it's been months but I wanted you to know that I take 2x 50,000iu of D a day. I run low on all the fat soluble vitamins. I have my current list of meds and supplements here: Recent blog post

I'm also just 4 weeks out and I asked my nurse practitioner if I could start exercising. I get about 6-700 calories a day and between 60 -70 grams of protein. She said they usually recommend that people wait to start more intense exercise (beyond walking****il they can get between 850 -1000 calories per day. The reason is because we are getting so little right now, calorie wise, that it's just enough to fuel your body and not to help burn off any extra fat.

So what ends up happening if you're adding in quite a bit of exercise is your metabolism just shuts down and doesn't burn fat, your body tries to conserve whatever it has in order to keep you alive and all functions going. As someone else mentioned, it might be good for you to add in an extra protein shake and figure out another protein based way to get your calories up - certainly more than 400 per day. Maintaining our current muscle mass requires a lot of protein and you will need even more to build muscle which can be hard at this early stage. In terms of the digestion issue - are you taking a PPI or antacid daily and not eating too close to bed time? If not maybe try that. Good luck and don't be afraid to eat - our bodies really need the nutrition right now. We are still healing and we are also asking the body to lose weight. Just make sure you are getting in as much protein as possible, along with your vitamins and water.