I am 7 months out and have lost 65 lbs with 32 to goal. I started with hair loss around 4 months which really increased around 5.5 - 6 months. Up until this time, I was not using any Protein supplements. At 6 months, I purchased some Nectur, 4EverFit and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. After using these supplements for 3 weeks, my hair loss has greatly subsided. However, yesterday my surgeon advised me from using supplements this far out stating that I am/will be taking in more calories then needed (he did say I was doing the right thing trying to get in more protein...go figure).

I'm sure there are plenty of you out there that are close to or at goal that use protein supplements. How do you incorporate these daily with your regular food? I love making a super Protein shake especially for Breakfast with skim milk, greek yogurt, unjury and frozen berries. Is this too much? I really don't want to put my weight loss in jeporady.

To date, I've not counted calories. I basically eat pretty much what I'm suppose to and stop at the first sign of feeling full (not stuffed).

Hugs to all my support sisters out there!

JoAnne

I'm just on the start of this journey but I made a note of The World According to Eggface blogspot which someone else here posted.

She has some fab recipes using Protein powder in everyday cooking.... not so obvious to everyone else, but still means you can get your protein in.....worth a look maybe?

Well done on your 65lbs!!

Kathy

I drink a Protein drink every morning for breakfast. I have never been a breakfast eater and I love my Protein shakes. At least I know I start the day out with 25 grams.

I think most Protein drinks are fine as long as they aren't ones with a lot of carbs.

You can get in trouble with Protein Bars because a lot of them have more carbs than protein.

I was never a breakfast person either. Im only month out so food isnt easy to get down but OH YEAH protein shakes have 32 grams protein and there really good. Its nice to start the day with half my protein intake!!!

I think it is OK for you to take protein shakes even for a snack... Just watch the calories and carbs. I use Nectar most have about 90 calories a scoop and no carbs. Just be careful with the proteins that you mix with milk. My mom had RNY 5 years ago and still has a Nectar Iced Tea every morning.