I did it!

[justme 0]

I had my sleeve done on 9-2-09. I'm very excited about the future, but very concerned about getting enough Protein in. I'd like any suggestions. I started out at 280 the day of my surgery and this morning was at 264.2. I love losing the weight, but do not want to lose the hair. Help please.:lol0:

[MacMadame 81]

Well I was getting in 80 g of Protein a day and I still lost my hair. :party4:

You want to get the Protein so you don't lose muscle mass and so you have a lot of energy, though. But the first two weeks or so, it can be hard. What helped me was:

-Protein hot chocolate from Nashua Nutrition/Healthwise

-Clear fruity Protein drinks

-Isopure RTD (40 g protein, 20 oz. liquids)

-Adding protein to everything - South Beach Tide Me Over in my Water, unflavored Protein powder in the broths and Soups, etc.

-Make the shakes with ice cubes in a blender so they have the consistency of a smoothie and go down better.

-If you try whey Protein Powder and don't like them, try soy protein powder. Don't the soy? Try whey? Heck, Jay Robb has some made from egg protein. Just keep trying samples until you find one you like.

-Using greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt (less carbs, more protein)

-Using "bariatric" foods such protein Soups, protein sloppy joes, protein oatmeal, etc. (Popular companies: WonderSlim, Nashua Nutrition, Focus28, ProtiDiet, Healthwise/Healthsmart, SmartForme)

[Oregon Rose 2]

Congradulations on your surgery.

lapsf.com has a hair loss kit. You can go to the web site and see what's in it. I bought it but don't know if it will work yet. They say to start it within 3 months of surgery.

Best wishes for weight loss success and hair! :smile:

[ash 5]

Well I was getting in 80 g of Protein a day and I still lost my hair. :drool5:

So here's a question...did your hair come back after you lost it???

Congrats on the surgery!

[DownInSocal 12]

Thats great!

As so many told me don't worry about your Protein so much the first several weeks. Concentrate on staying hydrated.

[MacMadame 81]

So here's a question...did your hair come back after you lost it???

I'm still losing a bit... I suspect I'm getting new growth though as my hair is now a bit wavy, which it wasn't before.

Everyone I know whose had surgery ahead of me has had their hair come back. There really isn't any reason it wouldn't. It falls out mostly because of the shock of surgery followed by rapid weight loss and maybe the hormones that are swirling around as you lose fat.

All that stuff eventually goes away so then the hair starts growing again.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

That's a great post Mac. Too bad you can't make it a sticky. A lot of people don't know where they can order the bariatric

foods. It's good to know if you want to stock up on stuff besides Protein Shakes.< /strong>