Trying to gain muscle desperately

[ShrinkingMyTiara]

I appreciate all the help though and I just never learned any of this stuff I've always just gone through life with out paying to much attention. I forgot about blood tests for about ten years.. my doctor was really mad at first with me but he got over it. And Dr rabkin is cool he tries but while I was lucky to get this surgery at 19 I was not informed enough or maybe I wasn't smart enough at 19 to fully understand all that it would entail.. I just look forward to figuring this all out.

I think this is true about not knowing what you were getting yourself into. Back then there was so much less information available and at 19 I know for a fact I wouldn't have been fully cognizant of all this surgery entails, even if I understood the technical details---and I was a pretty sharp, grounded 19 yr old.

What matters most though is that you are educating yourself now as much as possible, talking to vets that can give you support, and being proactive in changing things around when you get better information than you had regarding things like the protein you are consuming or the calories you are taking in daily... There are some really great surgeons out there doing the DS but they are not great at the practical side of supporting their patients x years out who start developing issues when their DS collides with things life throws at them (like a car accident!). Educating yourself, tracking the things you do in a notebook and watching for patterns, and learning how to better nourish yourself and get your vitamins in will help a lot I think.

You are not the only DS patient that needs to eat high calorie to maintain well. I remember watching a video from a DS patient on YouTube who is years out but said she was eating over 3,000 calories a day to maintain her weight! So it happens...

 

[Zaxarooey]

Well the enzymes work im already 185 much quicker then I expected.. so I think instead of eating 3 full meals to absorb as much as I can I'll just start using the enzymes for protein shakes so I can absorb protein and hopefully slow down the weight gain.... If I can raise my protein levels before I stop taking them that would be best.. but they do work to gain weight that's for sure. Well keep everyone updated... Thank you

 

[Icequeen]

As someone who's had problems keeping their protein numbers in the 7s - I can tell you as a 5'8" woman I need 180g a day to keep it in range. If you are training heavy, you likely need even more than 50. Protein waters are great ways to get it in though. I use them all the time when I can't stand the thought of another shake. The sucky thing... Protein numbers don't jump back up quickly Slow and steady, but you HAVE to prioritize that protein first and foremost above everything else.

 

[Saranlhess]

The way to see if you are getting enough protein is by your protein lab level, part of the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel. Needs to be a 7 or above. If its lower, add food or whey protein isolate.

Do you know by chance what all of our optimal labs should be, or where I could find that?

 

[southernlady]

Do you know by chance what all of our optimal labs should be, or where I could find that?

Most of our labs need to be mid to mid high range. Protein a 7 or above if possible.

Two exceptions on labs, PTH and B6 both need to be at low end of range. If your PTH is high, look to your D, if it’s below 80, work on it. For some reason, we easily go toxic on B6. If you are showing symptoms, check ALL your vitamins, and any drinks.

 

[Saranlhess]

Most of our labs need to be mid to mid high range. Protein a 7 or above if possible.

Two exceptions on labs, PTH and B6 both need to be at low end of range. If your PTH is high, look to your D, if it’s below 80, work on it. For some reason, we easily go toxic on B6. If you are showing symptoms, check ALL your vitamins, and any drinks.

Thank you kindly, I'm taking this info down for future reference. I appreciate you.