Losing hair,trouble with meats AND protien powders.....

marty69
on 9/17/12 6:47 am - MO
RNY on 06/06/12
Good Morning Friends. So this morning I brush my hair and get 3 BIG bunches of hair. Literally the size of 2 of my cell phone (after they were bundled together). I do believe that I am losing it because of lack of protein. I average 40 grams a day. I am trying for the 60 my nutritionist says to have. I really struggle with it (obviously seance I am going bald).
I would love ideas and recipes to get more protein in. I am currently having a small decaf w/a 1/4 scoop of unjury choc in it.My biggest prob w/protein powders is the flavored are way to sweet  ( I get nauseous) and other than putting the unflavored powder in soups and sauces I am not sure how to use it. (and i cant have the chicken soup unjury because I have CHF. to much sodium.)
I have been eating mostly chicken soups and stir fry/steamed foods they are the only ones that seem to sit well w/ minimal troubles.I am learning to cook all sorts of new things which is kind fun.(esp seance I have NEVER likes cooking before.)
If you all could pass along some more of your WONDERFUL tips and advice I would be sooo very very grateful.
My hair has always been my 1 beautiful attribute,an one of my hubby's fav things about me,so it is pretty emotional for me......

     May We All be Blessed and Valued 
                            
                          marty

        
poet_kelly
on 9/17/12 6:58 am - OH
How about putting unflavored protein powder in your coffee or making protein shakes with unflavored protein powder if the flavored ones are too sweet for you?

How about foods like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, sliced cheese, beans, tofu, veggie burgers?

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Citizen Kim
on 9/17/12 6:58 am - Castle Rock, CO
Greek yoghurt and/or cheese sticks as snacks could bring your protein levels up ...

You are losing hair because of telogen effluvium - protein will  help the regrowth but is not the cause of your loss of hair!

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marty69
on 9/17/12 7:06 am - MO
RNY on 06/06/12
Thank you Kelly and Kim :) . I didn't realize it was not from the protein.I will def use the foods an more unflavored powder. What more can you tell me about the telogen effluvium??? plz. I thought I was well read and researched on my surgery before I had it. But seems there are many things such as levels and balances that I have not idea about.

     May We All be Blessed and Valued 
                            
                          marty

        
Dave Chambers
on 9/17/12 7:34 am - Mira Loma, CA

Hair loss post op can start at 3-4 months and typically ends at  8-9 months.  Try an unflavored whey isolate protein in foods. It doesn't have the flavoring, so it will not taste as sweet.  When using in hot foods, add your protein to abou 1- 1/2 oz of water and stir so it's like coffee creamer. Stir this into hot foods in a bowl.  Adding protien powders directly to hot foods changes their appearance, where they become "clumpy". You'll still get protein benefit, but the chunky protein isn't too appetizing.  MegaTek cream rinse will help.  Don't get worried-but it's a product made for show horse mane and tails. It's made by Eqyys, owned by the company that makes Ovations hair therapy.  Use your shampoo, and follow directions on MegaTak.  Feed stores sell this product.  Taking an inositol supplement will help also. It helps in hair shaft flexibility when hair begins growing back. Nothing will prevent the hair loss.  Keep protein levels up, take your supplement, follow protocol to help the process.  Minimize too much hair brushing, minimize "hair treatments" (coloring, perms, etc.) to help lower hair shaft breakage.  Hair loss varies between pateints too--some worse than others.  In some pateints, hair may change post op. Soft hair may become coarse, or the opposite.  Straight hair may become curly, or the opposite. DAVE 

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jmjm55077
on 9/17/12 8:32 am - MN
I use the syntrax flavored whey protein in my morning greek yogart...I try for 70-80 grams of protein a day which is hard so I often also add the whey protein to my afternoon drink...My hair also started falling out by the handfuls at the 3 month and just now (9 months out) has gone back to normal amounts of hair loss...good luck!
jane   
                  
JOY H.
on 9/17/12 8:47 am - Jackson, NC
RNY on 06/27/12
I drink 1 Premier Protein shake a day.  It has 30g protein, so that helps me reach my 70g or more a day.  They are really good!  Get them at Sam's Club.
        
Sara O.
on 9/17/12 10:25 am - NC
RNY on 03/12/12
You should try EAS myoplex shakes. They come in vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate(my fav). I drink a "chocolate fudge" one everyday after my morning workout. It has 17g protein. They also have shakes with 20, 25, and 42g protein per drink. It tastes good and its premade. Just put it in the fridge the night before drinking. I buy mine at Walmart. They're also available at Food Lion, Walgreens, rite aid, etc. Or you can order online.   

http://eas.com/myoplex

Also I recommend greek yogurt, skim milk, and cheese. These are all good sources of protein.

        
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