You most definetly can loose muscle mass after surgery. If you do not eat enough protein, your body will start burning your muscles and your hair will fall out. Not a pretty sight. Besides drinking water, my doctor said eating protein is the most important part of this WLS.
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MICHELLE
LAP RNY 12/14/05 Milwaukee, WI
Belt Lipectomy/Medial Thigh Lift 1/11/08
12.8 pounds of skin removed.
Highest/Current/Goal
307/160/150
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