Just Diagnosed with Protein Deficiency

[mel07 0]

Hi,

I have been banded for 1yr 8mos. I am very happy with the band. I had been having vague, wierd symptoms for quite some time, my PCP ordered some tests. I am apparently severely Protein deficient... oopppssss, I guess I am not the greatest bandster. I never really pay that much attention to how much Protein I eat, I assumed I was getting enough eating three meals a day. So now I have to take some prescription protein supplement three times a day. Has anyone else dealt with this? Once it got better did you have to continue on the supplements. Any advice would be appreciated!

In case you are wondering, the symptoms I have are extreme fatigue, lack of energy and interest, getting lightheaded and dizzy when I bend down or get up too quickly, low blood pressure, night sweats, headache, irriability, poor concentration, craving sweets constantly:eek::biggrin::eek:

[Jachut 487]

sounds like Iron deficiency too

I dont pay any attention to Protein, but I was fine last time I had bloods done.

I eat more than an average bandster though, I always have been able to lose on 1500 calories a day or so and of course I do eat Protein from natural sources, its just not my focus. I guess you're much more likely to become deficient in anything if you're eating less, like under 1000 calories a day.

[Betty Lue 1]

I have been banded for almost 2 yrs now, and i have the same symptoms. I will be going to have it checked out...

[vsnowrn 0]

No Melissa,

Sorry to hear about your Protein deficiency. I am not as far out as you so I haven't had to deal with this. Although I do drink 2 Protein shakes everyday, well almost at least one a day. So I am getting 60 grams of Protein just in the shakes a day plus whatever I eat. Well the good news is now you know and should be able to bounce back and be more consious of your protein intake. Good Luck to you. I cannot see any reason why this problem cannot be corrected, being a nurse I know many people that become protein deficient and take supplements. The problem lies when people cannot absorb the protein in their system. But hopefully you are not dealing with a malabsorption issue

Veronica

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Our doc has stressed we're to get AT LEAST 60 gms of Protein a day and now from your symptoms I guess it really is important. Thanks for posting; I knew protein was important but am so used to not having to worry about it (preband) that I've been lax making sure I get enough. I hope you feel better soon and I'm glad you shared so slackers like me can pay better attention!

[Carrie_C 9]

What are the supplements they give you? Are they pills or shakes?

[mel07 0]

What are the supplements they give you? Are they pills or shakes?

Thanks for all of your support ! I guess our MDs are not beating the Protein drum for the fun of it.

I really am not sure about the supplements, I believe it is just liquid Protein. Unfortunately, my MD did not call me, my least favorite person in the office did, who could not give me ANY information. I looked up what she told me he had ordered and at this point, I am not even sure it requires a script.- Pro Stat