BlueCrush

My input would be that it's not possible to build muscle during that extreme of a deficit, but that shouldn't be your goal right now. Lifting weights while getting at least 60-80g of Protein will help you prevent a losing the muscle mass you already have hidden underneath the fat as you lose weight. It will help you lose fat weight instead of muscle weight as you drop pounds. Believe me, you have more muscle underneath the fat than you think. Think of how hard your muscles have to work to carry around all that extra weight on a daily basis for years.

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keep on kicking butt brother! I'm close to 4 years post bypass and I know its absolutely possible to add as much muscle as you want if you keep Protein in check and work damn hard! I started lifting to aid in loose skin and got addicted to it. I have added a lot of muscle and strength is crazy. Be great my friend!

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I've ran into issues with getting the required amount of Protein to build muscle. I rely on supplements such as Protein Powder, PB2, etc. added to foods for added protein and calories. Look into nuts as well. Also all drink 2 Protein Shake per day to get it in.
Is not easy with the sleeve... That's for sure.

You're looking fantastic! And omgosh, those legs!

Thanks for the update! I'm pre op and I lift but not effectively. I'm just using resistance bands with a bar, and an ab roller. I LOVE the roller. I can definitely see some results. Everywhere really. Hope to keep this up for life!

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HW - 406lbs May 30, 2017
SW - 318lbs Dec 11, 2017
CW - 225lbs
I'm 6'3"

I've been following the same routines above twice per week (6 workout days and a rest day 7). I'll report back in a month with progress pics and may change up the routine from there.

Today was chest and shoulders day:
Three sets of incline dumbbell bench press
Three sets of dumbbell chest flies
Three sets of machine bench press
Three sets of military shoulder press
Three sets of dumbbell front shoulder raises
3 sets of dumbbell shrugs
Today's top workout tracks (was feeling the 2000's hip hop today):
Nelly - Hot in Here
Dr. Dre - Forgot About Dre
Chest and shoulders current state (these are the body parts I'm most self conscious about as most of my loose skin is in my moobs and stomach):

Today was arms and back day:
3 sets of dumbbell curls
3 sets of machine bicep curls
3 sets of hammer curls
3 sets of tricep rope pulldowns
3 of tricep skullcrushers
3 sets of bench dips
3 sets of lat pulldowns
3 sets of dumbbell deadlifts
3 sets of machine rows
Today's top gym tracks:
Stone Sour - House of gold and bones
Metallica - Master of puppets
Current arms and back pics:

Today was legs day:
3 sets of dumbbell lunges
3 sets of machine hamstring curls
3 sets of dumbbell squats
3 sets of dumbbell calf raises
3 sets of machine leg press
3 sets of machine leg extensions

Today's top workout tracks:
Nothing More - Don't Stop
Avenged Sevenfold - Bat Country
Volbeat - Seal the Deal

Legs current state:

A bit about me: I had the sleeve surgery in December 2017 period. I've lost a total of 181 pounds since last May, and now I'm looking to gain some muscle mass. I'm currently sitting at 225lbs pounds and 6'2.5" tall.
So many unanswered questions of not been able to find good responses to. Things such as how to start eating any calorie surplus now that I want to add muscle. Will I be able to eat enough to add muscle? Follow me on this thread and I will track my journey for any others that may follow the same path.
Starting status:
8/17/18 - 225lbs

my before are in my bio.... started at 472lbs, currently almost 280lbs..

I had mine a year ago on 12/11/17. Hang in there. It all goes so fast!

Band to Sleeve next week. December 6, Dr. Curry. Excited and nervous. I have told no family about this transition. (Other than spouse/adult children)—-I guess everyone will figure it out when my blender is my BFF at holiday events

...to go to the gym and get eyeballed in a good way from the ladies there. Definitely keeps me motivated. I remember the days not too long ago where I would be eyeballed everywhere I went just because I was a 6'3" 400+lb guy and looked out of place in any setting. The new way of getting eyeballed is so much better.

...to go to the gym and get eyeballed in a good way from the ladies there. Definitely keeps me motivated. I remember the days not too long ago where I would be eyeballed everywhere I went just because I was a 6'3" 400+lb guy and looked out of place in any setting. The new way of getting eyeballed is so much better.

...to go to the gym and get eyeballed in a good way from the ladies there. Definitely keeps me motivated. I remember the days not too long ago where I would be eyeballed everywhere I went just because I was a 6'3" 400+lb guy and looked out of place in any setting. The new way of getting eyeballed is so much better.