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Suggest Methods To Increase Muscle Mass

Hello, I am 5'8'' and 120 lbs. I have been lean my whole life. Even after having two boys, i went back to my regular weight. Recently, I had a major surgery where my right lung was removed because of a tumor. I am fine now but recovering from the surgery, I lost a lot of muscle mass. I want to gain some weight now and am drinking ensure twice a day. I just wanted to find out is there another way. Should I drink ensure maybe 3 times a day. What are my options>
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Hello and thanks for your question. It is common after such a surgery to lose muscle mass. You could increase the ensure to 3 times a day. You could also just increase the amount of protein you eat each day. Using your muscles with some weight bearing exercise and making sure you get adequate protein in your diet are the best ways to get back your muscle mass. Good luck to you.
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Suggest Methods To Increase Muscle Mass

Hello and thanks for your question. It is common after such a surgery to lose muscle mass. You could increase the ensure to 3 times a day. You could also just increase the amount of protein you eat each day. Using your muscles with some weight bearing exercise and making sure you get adequate protein in your diet are the best ways to get back your muscle mass. Good luck to you.