Had gastric sleeve surgery feb 22, 2012 and went from 288 to 200. Unfortunately i lost muscle in my upper body and arms... I think i looked better when i was heavier! I know that i am supposed to be getting about 60 grams of protein a day but am having trouble eating. I found isopure liquid protein at gnc. Each 20 ounce botthe is 50 grams. How many grams of protein a day will i need to rebuild muscle? I know i have to exercise too but exercise without protein will get no results. Tsarc@aol.com

Had gastric sleeve surgery feb 22' date=' 2012 and went from 288 to 200. Unfortunately i lost muscle in my upper body and arms... I think i looked better when i was heavier! I know that i am supposed to be getting about 60 grams of Protein a day but am having trouble eating. I found isopure liquid protein at GNC. Each 20 ounce botthe is 50 grams. How many grams of protein a day will i need to rebuild muscle? I know i have to exercise too but exercise without protein will get no results. Tsarc@aol.com[/quote']

My NUT said 60 gms minimum just to maintain muscle mass. To gain mass, she recommended 120. If you're a guy, you can go up to 150. Good Luck!

I aim for 80 a day at least. My doc told me the same thing as Foxbin's NUT did. I was told that once I hit more than a few months out I should plan on upping that if I go to the gym often.