I had my sleeve 7 months ago and have lost 106 lbs to date. I have felt run down of late suffering from a mouth ulcer and irritating cough also a Water infection and a rash that looks like a mild dose of shingles. My hair is also very thin. I suffer from Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (an autoimmune disease of the liver, sleep apnoea and fatty liver disease. I take Ursodeoxycholic Acid 600mg and Provigil 400mg for the PBC. I am on a Multivitamin plus Iron once a day. I only manage to eat about 10grams of protien a day. What additional supplements should I take to feel better and get back on track?

I am no expert but maybe you can tell us what else you are eating. 10 grams of protein is so very little. How much food altogether?

I still only manage very small portions. I'll have a fat free yoghurt or small banana for breakfast, a very small tuna salad at lunch and a small piece of chicken with carrots and broccoli for tea, the portion size is less than a saucer full as I am full so quickly.

Just from my research I think you need more Protein. I am still on preop diet by my post op in the maintenance stage says 50-65 grams of protein. I know low protein will cause hair to thin.

I thought protein was my issue now just got to try get some in me somehow!!

I am going to purchase unflavored protein powder. You could try getting some and putting in yogurt?

Try greek yogurt or cottage cheese they both have tons of protein. Also how many times a day are you eating? My nutritionist said I should eat 5-6 times a day both now and post op.

I have some protein powder, hubby was taking it to gain weight, I will pinch it to make a fruit smoothie

I only eat 3 meals a day I couldn't manage any more than that

Hi how are you dealing right now with your liver disease beside your operation because I have same thing combine liver disease and I did the oper