To be honest I am not meeting my protein goals. Not even close. Maybe at around 30-40 grams a day. But the weight is coming off slow, like 1-2 pounds a week, so I just try to eat healthy and don't worry about the protein lacking. Am I hurting myself? Would the weight lost be faster? I'm scared to eat more! Why do we need so much protein? Would love your advice, explanation, personal experiences. Thanks

not enough protein and you will loose your hair, and lose muscle Not FAT...Protein is VERY important.....add a shake with Medical grade Protein once a day to add good protein that is well absorbed, there is A Big difference in the kind you drink...Good Luck, and remember it is NOT just about Weight Loss it is about being Healthy also!!

You need to get more protien in. 40gm is not enough for a healthy body. Get in an extra protien shake every day. You weight loss will probably speed up.

If you don't get enough protein intake your body has to break down muscle tissue to get what it needs to fuction. As you lose muscle mass it will actually decrease your bodies ability to burn fat therefore decreasing weight loss, as well as making you have no energy. That's why they say protein is the most important thing post op. Good Luck.

When was your surgery?

Your nut should have given you a range to target. Like everyone else said protein is very important. I have increased my protein and water and the weight is falling off and I am healthy that is really what you want so please dont worry about gaining. Eat protein, drink water and exercise this is the new life style that you have now. If we are honest fear is what got us all in this situation in the first place so why hold on to it. New day, new life new YOU good luck

I am 4 months out...I have the same problem because I detest the shakes...there are consequences...you won't lose as much or as quickly. You will not feel as well or have as much energy. You will lose hair regardless if you get the protein or not. I am trying to get more in by food, but I just can't eat a lot, so it is a struggle. Just hang in there & keep trying. Best of luck to you!

When was your surgery?

My surgery was March 25, 2013. I've lost 40 lbs so far. 60 lbs more to go ideally.

I am doing poached eggs. Lots of good quality protein. I hate the shakes.

I love the shakes thank God. I always feel like I have given my body a gift after I drink one. I get all my protein in-- up 100 grams per day. But still losing hair.

I think with rapid weight loss - hormones go crazy- and do all kinds of things with your body.

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Sounds like you're doing good but the increased Protein will help in all the ways people have mentioned:)

I'm glad you asked this question. Thank you. I was sleeved 5/29. I've lost total of 53lbs (that's including 20 dieing the 2week pre-op liquid diet). I have noticed this week it has been hard to get in ask the protein & I feel so tired. I audio only lost 3 pounds last week.Thanks to all these replies, I WILL get it all in moving forward! :-)

To be honest I am not meeting my Protein goals. Not even close. Maybe at around 30-40 grams a day. But the weight is coming off slow' date=' like 1-2 pounds a week, so I just try to eat healthy and don't worry about the protein lacking. Am I hurting myself? Would the weight lost be faster? I'm scared to eat more! Why do we need so much protein? Would love your advice, explanation, personal experiences. Thanks [/quote']

Try primier Protein shakes those are 30g in 11.5oz

No advice but I can tell you my personal experience. There hasn't been one single day since surgery nearly 5 months ago that I have gotten the recommended protein or water. I do lose slowly but I'm happy with it. It's slow and fairly steady. I was very tired initially but feel great now. I don't count grams or calories and will admit that some days I do not eat the good things that I should.

The good news is that other than losing slowly, I have no consequences. I am healthy, happy, and have not lost one strand of hair. I don't know why but I'm not complaining.

I have had the same problems with the protein ,,,, my dr put me on the protein bars today to help with energy.

There may not be obvious side effects now but the Protein helps you heal and helps you keep your muscle in tact. I am to get 60-80 g a day so 40 isn't so far off but I would definitely try to bump it up.

If you don't like shakes there are Premier Protein bars with 30 g of protein in it. They have a nice chunk of calories too but it's a decent go-to meal.