Pee smell like protein?

[cheryl o 60]

Hello surgery buddies, for the past 4 weeks when i pee, my peel smells like my Protein Shakes. I take the fairlife ones. But am drinking my liquids, i dont make it to 64, usually 50 something oz daily.

And my nails stopped growing, and now britlle and breaking that it hurts to grab things.

My Hair loss is better, stopped thinning and got a hair cut last week. I had my RNY Nov 2021 down 107lbs today. Im meeting with my dietician in 2 week in person to shop at the store and read labels properly.

Thank you!

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[Arabesque 7,534]

You could still be or are back in ketosis if you’re still losing? Does anything else smell, body odour, breath, etc., like with ketosis? Maybe change shake brands to see if something in Fairlife isn't sitting as well with you.

As for your nails, are you meeting your Protein goal? Are you taking your Multi Vitamins? Are you eating a variety of foods to get in a broad range of nutrients? Were you low in anything in your last blood test? My nails are weak & ridged because of my protein absorption issue so I understand how you feel. Glad your Hair loss has improved though.

PS - Congrats on your weight loss so far. 🏆

[kcuster83 1,505]

I think my pee smells like Protein too. I am about 9 weeks post op though. It is strange but is what it is.