Protien Question

Hi Alyssa and welcome.  The hair loss happens due to the rapid weight loss,  side affects of anesthia and protein issues.  Some things that can help are the shampoos like Nioxin, hair skin & nail pills with biotin, more protein, make sure you take your omega 3 too.  Some ideas to help you with the protein and the protein shots (profect, new whey, etc.) available on line & at most vitamin shops.  Also a lot of  the protein powders you can mix with water or crystal light.  An unflavored protein mix is great for that.  I definitley had the hair loss and right as it started to clear up had to have gall bladder surgery and it started all over again.  If it really bothers you, get a great new hair cut that will help hide  it. 

What about protein bars? There are several on the market that are decent. I used to love Power Crunch Protein Bars (The Vitamin Shoppe or online).  You just have to be sure to watch the sugars, fats and calories....none should be too out of control.

Dearest Alyssa, A treu problem but as you can tell, it happens to us. I used lactose free milk at first as I became surprisingly lactose intolerant after surgery that wasn't an issue before surgery.  I also used a protein powder avaiable online and from GNC called ISOPURE thatis 50 grams per serving.  It didn't taste the best, so I mixed it with lots of different stuff to get it in, SF pudding, apple juice (cut in half with water, water, beef broth, chicken broth, and yogurt).  I also stated and still at 10 months out use the Whey protein powder from Walmart for $12. I have use the liquid protein at 42 grams a vial but they a re a bit pricey for my budget.  I now get most of my protein from Pure Protein Chocolate deluxe and Bluebaerry flavored bars I also get from Walmart.  They are low calorie and high protein (170 cal, 20 gms protein, 0 sugar, 7-9 gms Sugar alcohol that doesn't bother me too much; OK maybe a little gas, but not intolerable) and you are suppose to drink 8 oz of water with these bars so it sdoesn't inhibiit my water intake during the day. I also started using biotin in pill form with my morning vitamins and noticed a real thickening in my thin places. Good luck,..its temporary, and worth the weight loss, but I know it is more of an issue for the ladies than the guys.  We guys care about it too but its not as big an issue for most of us.

 Joe