80 grams a day when you're not trying is good. So you're usually even higher than that? You must really be malabsorbing it. I sometimes go as high as 130 or 140, though - someone else on here averages around 140 as well - so it's do-able

I found your photo by clicking on your name. WOW! Did they do that all in one surgery? What all did you have done. I can tell the arms, tummy, and breast...

How much did they charge you. Thank you

do you know how many grams of protein you're getting a day? My prealbumin level tanks if I don't average 100 grams or more per day, so I'm still doing one protein shake a day at 3.5 years out - plus I push the protein through the food I eat, too.

Hello, since my bypass over 12 years ago, my protein levels sit at 5.8 which is under the lowest normal amount. I eat 6 eggs a day (cholesterol is always low), and lots of dairy, and have recently added more protein shakes. Have you had that issue? Are there tips to help with absorption? I watched a youtube video with Dr. S and he said that he only works on healthy people and you need to have a good protein level

Tammy

Hello, I believe that what you are feeling is "normal" for what obese patients experience during their journey of massive weight loss. Everyone is different. The more we think about the things we do not like about our bodies, the more power that we give it and the more we will concentrate on it. A bad cycle if you will. I wear things over my arms almost regardless of how hot it is. I do not like my body. My ass is getting flatter and saggier with every waking day lol. However, I am 48 years old, have had my weight off for 12 or so years, and will finally have the money to fly to Dr. Sauceda this winter and have my surgery.

These are the procedures I will have. I will probably break them up into 3 surgeries.

Facelift

Lower body lift

Upper body lift

Breast reduction and lift

Arm lift

mons reduction

fat injection in my bottom

and lipo where-ever needed.

Will this make me feel better? YES!

Even if you can not afford this now, find a counselor that you work with well. Work on yourself in your heart and mind, exercise, drink lots of water, socialize with family and friends and build a strong support system. Yes, you do not like those areas of your body, right now from what you said I do not feel that you are out of the acceptable area for body issues, however, if you continue and go unchecked, this could get worse.

Take care, reach out if you want.

Tammy