HAIR IS SHEDDING, need protein suggestions ASAP

[krasc001 0]

My hair is starting to shed on the right side and I know it's all because I abandoned drinking Protein. I am currently drinking Premier Nutrition and I HATE IT...Since I don't want my hair to continue to fall out and I know I need to drink this stuff Does anybody have any alternatives that they happen to stomach each and every day. THANKS. DESPERATE AND GOING BALD!!

[54Shirley 105]

Not a problem at all !!!!! If you have ever heard of MUSCLE MILK, you would probably here ugggh !

Well I am here to tell you that if you by MUSCLE MILK by the flavor that you want, and in powder form. "NOT IN A liquid, OR TIN CAN." You will be a lot happier.

Go to ebay, and type in Muscle Milk "I buy the lite" You will see alot of different suppliers on there, and they have a lot to choose from.

I buy Cookies N CREAM, chocolate Peanut Butter, strawberry CREAM, vanilla CREAM. There are more to choose from trust me.

I didn't care for chocolate, CREAM BRUILEE,AND BLUEBERRYS N CREAM

You will also see people at great prices because the expiration date is coming up. There still good.. I buy all my stuff on ebay, I wouldn't even think about the junk in a Health food store. Take a look, you won't be disappointed especially when you find someone with 13, or more flavors.

I was banded in 2006 at Henry Ford Hospital. They even tell there patients to use MUSCLE MILK, as well as a good multiple Vitamin. FLINTSTONES COMPLETE WITH CHOLINE. This stuff will give you a boost ! i do about 4 a day

[CheckYes 46]

I'm on my iPhone so I can't see your signature to know en you were banded.. Can you eat more regular Protein? More Beans or eggs?

I've also heard that Biotin helps with Hair loss but I don't know if that is true.

Has your doctor recommended anything?

[reverie 49]

Sorry to tell you but usually once your hair is falling out, it'll continue to do so. You won't go bald but surgery, anesthesia, and weight-loss all interrupt the hair cycle. I have pretty thick hair and a lot of it fell out. It started about 3 months in and stopped about a month or so back.

You can take Biotin and use strengthening/Biotin shampoos though they are usually not a huge help. Once your hair is falling out it's usually also in the process of growing back.

I was/am currently getting 120g+ of Protein a day; it didn't keep my hair from falling out.

[phershey 1]

i love the muscle milk light! it is really good and it has 20 grams of protien in it. i really enjoy the chocolate i actually like the pre-made drinks because when i am running around i can just put it in my purse and drink it on the go. are you taking your Vitamins and Calcium? i hope you find something that helps good luck

[TKW 501]

At 4 months... I was ready to cry, my hair was falling out by the hand full ( or so it seemed) Talked to my Dr. at a fill apt. She said, it's all part of the surgery, anethisia, weight loss. She actually told me it isn't fallin out, it is breaking off. (not that that made me feel better???) Anyway, I am amost 8 months out and it has subsided. I never did try the Biotin. Good Luck!

[honk 780]

Sigh. My hair started to fall out about 4 months after surgery. My PCP did a second thyroid test this week and the test came back "normal". I am going to meet with the Nurse Practioner tomorrow to discuss what other reasons could be causing this. They site "rapid" weight loss but my surgeon's office does not consider my loss "rapid" at all. Sugery was 8/13 I am down 34 pounds which sure I am happy about. I am however frustrated when I read that others are down 50; when I religiously follow my doctors foods orders and excercise for an hour daily (7 days a week).

[BirdGirlEm 1]

I eat Greek yogurt, it has a lot of Protein and not a lot of calories. My hair fell out for months after surgery in handfulls. I increased protein and has some response, but it was only when I went back to taking fish oil supplements that I had any substantial regrowth. Unfortunately it continued to fall out but was growing back quickly. I recently had some patch testing and learned I am allergic to a chemical in my Shampoo and conditioner. I switched to a "natural" hair care line (Burts Bees) and voila, no more Hair loss. You should explore other possibilities. There could be any number of other causes that are exacerbated by the weight loss and surgical stress. Have your thyroid checked, your Vit D levels (a common problem for women), and consider patch testing for allergies that could cause the problem.

[AquarianCrab 8]

I use Unjury Protein Powder. I really like the chocolate splendor and the vanilla flavors, and the chicken Soup flavor really does taste just like chicken soup! Best of all is their unflavored powder. I mix it into almost everything - scrambled eggs, oatmeal, mashed sweet potatoes, and even into yogurt to increase the Protein content. It has no taste whatsoever.

[HeatherinCA 10]

I love just eating a good portion of chicken or solid Protein, or eggs at each meal. I don't need to supplement with Liquid Protein. My new fav is turkey meatballs, 21g for about 4oz (which is 4 meatballs), or even Egg Beaters, 1/4 cup is 6g of protein, I usually do a 1/2 cup.

[NYYnNYGFAN 0]

I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder. I really like the chocolate splendor and the vanilla flavors, and the chicken Soup flavor really does taste just like chicken soup! Best of all is their unflavored powder. I mix it into almost everything - scrambled eggs, oatmeal, mashed sweet potatoes, and even into yogurt to increase the Protein content. It has no taste whatsoever.

How much do you add of the Unfavored protein mix to yougart? I tried mixing it in my cottage cheese but I literally had to choke it down. Somehow I did taste it even though it was unfavored! I may have added too much....

[dk4k 15]

I had a different type of surgery just about a year before my lap band surgery, and about 2-3 months later I started losing hair. This time, same pattern. So from my experience, it is more the shock of surgery than the Protein. It passed after some time. Protein definitely wouldn't hurt you, though! I heard the SEI Pharmaceuticals Max Protein is great.

[AquarianCrab 8]

How much do you add of the Unfavored Protein mix to yougart? I tried mixing it in my cottage cheese but I literally had to choke it down. Somehow I did taste it even though it was unfavored! I may have added too much....

I add about a half scoop to a yogurt and a full level scoop to my oatmeal. I also add a packet of splenda to both. I honestly don't taste the Protein Powder.

[Acadia 20]

Protein won't prevent your hair from falling out. The damage is already done. Your hair grows in three phases, and at any given time 10-15% of your hair is dead and falling out, which is 50-100 strands per day. This phase lasts for 3 months. When you induce trauma (surgery) you can also cause your hair to fast forward through a phase. Take Biotin every day (sublingual), make sure you're taking your B Vitamins, and a Multivitamin.

The ANAGEN Phase

This is the first phase of your Hair growth cycle which is also known as the growing phase. At any one time, 80 - 90 percent of your hair follicles on your scalp are in the ANAGEN phase. During this period

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• Your hair grows continuously
• The growing will continue for 3 to 7 years
• Grows at the rate of half an inch a month
• The hair bulb produces your hair pigment
• Blood supply provides nutrients and minerals to your hair
• Looks thick and nourished

The CATAGEN Phase

After the ANAGEN phase, your hair will turn into a transitional phase before going to rest. This short phase is known as the CATAGEN phase which last for 2 to 4 weeks. During this time,

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• Your hair detaches from the blood supply
• The detached follicle will slowly shrink to about 1/6 its size
• The hair bulb stops producing the color pigment
• The bulb will be pushed upwards towards the surface when the new hair is formed
• Approximately 2 - 3 % of your hair will be in this phase in your scalp

The TELOGEN Phase

This is the final phase of your hair growth cycle. It is also known as the resting phase where your hair follicles will slowly fall off and replaced by a new hair.

• Around 10 - 15 % of the hair in your scalp will be in TELOGEN phase
• 50 - 100 hairs from this phase will shed daily
• This period lasts for 3 months before the hair falls out
• The hair follicles become weak and thin and you can easily pull them out - new hair follicle will emerge once the hair the hair falls.

[LosingItAll 49]

I agree that I dont think Protein will help for Hair loss, but, you still need to get your protein in. The ONLY stuff I can handle is the pre-made (NOT POWDER) Premier Protein shakes in chocolate. I often drink them as my Breakfast - so I add about 3-4 ounces of coffee and ice (you can add one packet of sweet and low if you like your coffee sweeter), it taste just like a mocha drink and only has 1 gram of sugar and 30 grams of protein. It really helps me get my protein in every day. I have tried powders and other shakes and havent been able to stomach anything else.