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

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.

How does those protein bars taste?

I drink the premier protein shakes. Delish and you can't beat the 30 grams of protein. Blend them with some ice and a small piece of banana and it tastes fantastic. My hubs loves the premier protein bars. I haven't tried one yet, I'm only 9 weeks out.

Melissa130 What's you brand of protein powder? I'm not sleeved yet but I'm trying out the Bjs bariatric shakes and love them so far I had the Vanilla wafer flavor this morning added low fat milk and nutribullet it away added ice after its like an nectar consistency.

Melissa130 What's you brand of protein powder? I'm not sleeved yet but I'm trying out the Bjs bariatric shakes and love them so far I had the Vanilla wafer flavor this morning added low fat milk and nutribullet it away added ice after its like an nectar consistency.

I use Bariatric Fusion! I swear these shakes are magic. If I don't use them for a week or so the scale doesn't move. So I start drinking them again--and the scale shows loss. I have used other shakes but do not get the same results or the same protein in.

Protein helps with healing

How does those Protein bars taste?

They aren't bad. I tend to break them in half and use them as a snack 2x instead of one large chunk.

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!

I am 6 Months out and have NOT lost hair, why does everyone Tell PPL they will Lose hair, not the case, at Least in my experience and my Doctor said not everyone does most of his sleeve patience don't.....

Goldygirl - I was just relaying what my doctor & nut told me and what I have learned from this site...I even had to sign a bunch of forms about the hair loss when I had surgery...I was told it could start around the 3/4 month mark and end at the 9/12 month mark..but could happen, and more than likely would happen, anytime during the first 18 months...every doctor & nut are different and tell us different things...you are very lucky!! Mine just started recently...it is heartbreaking, but I have never heard anything about going bald...so I just pray to make it through.

Goldygirl---Many, many, many people lose their hair goldygirl.!!! Geez! And most good Docs will warn the patients of the potential of losing their hair.

I am going to start drinking shakes again. I stopped because I don't like them, but I need extra protein. I too am falling short daily and need to supplement.

I was told it was less likely to lose hair with the sleeve vs bypass because its a restrictive wls vs malabsorptive. But I heard some do lose some hair. I am hoping for me it doesn't happen.

Better get your protien or your gonna loose your hair! I know because i am 4 months out down 60lbs but my hair had been falling out by the handfuls i can see bare scalp. I knew better but not hungry and when i do eat enough protien no room left for Water. I have also added Biotin with keratin Vitamin. Good luck. Im struggling but not giving up. This is now my life forever.

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What can be taken to avoid hair loss? I'm not sleeved yet but can start some type of supplement now.

Try the biotin. I'm not sure how much hair loss it will prevent but it won't hurt. I've been taking it, sublingual b complex, iron, and multi vitamin every day for 3 months. No hair loss at all.

I'm taking everything under the moon BUT Biotin ... 80-100 g of Protein a day ... hair falling out in disgusting, awful clumps, ugh!

Maybe it's worth a shot.