Can't drink protein shakes, afraid of hair loss

[dariablah 12]

No I was told that my stomach at this stage can only absorb Liquid Protein. I guess eventually bars will be ok but not now. I just bought tge syntax nectar iced tea. Wish me luck I am nervous.

[dariablah 12]

Good news. Tried syntax nectar in iced tea flavor added extra Water and it stays down and tastes like iced tea!

[KrissySMD 38]

I'm getting online now! I

I looove iced tea!

Now there's only 6g per 1/4 packet which is the serving size.

Are you drinking a whole packet when you mix w Water?

Edited June 15, 2014 by KrissySMD

[dariablah 12]

Its not a packet its a 32 oz containet. Each scoop is 23g I use one scoop extra Water and sliced lemon. I am on my second cup! So happy.

[KrissySMD 38]

Where did you get u get it?

[JennJenn0508 3]

They have an egg white Protein at GNC and plant based Protein Shakes at the Vitamin shop. Not everyone loses their hair. Take extra Biotin and Futurebiotics Super Silica Complex it will help you maintain your hair along with protein and the bariatric vitamin. BariTrack has great Vitamins and shakes too.

[Sherry73 94]

I was the same way after surgery. I tried so many Protein Shakes and wasted so much money. We finally figured out that I had become lactose intolerant after surgery. The syntax nectar is the only Protein Shake that I can use and not be sick. I love the Roadside Lemonade, fussy navel, and Cappuccino. This is the site I buy mine from. https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/113961/

[KrissySMD 38]

I just ordered the tea! $20 off your first order! Looking forward to a new flavor! I am sooo over chocolate!

[swimbikerun 1,041]

The packets are pretty good. You can put them on salads or mix them in a bake for chicken or turkey or whatever. The berry ones are REALLY good in applesauce and salads. Gives a nice kick. Apples, sprinkle the vanilla on as part of sauce. YUM!!!

chocolate and strawberries are also an interesting combo.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

You're going to lose hair. Drinking Protein shakes won't stop that, don't let that NUT frighten you into harming yourself. If your body doesn't like the shakes you're drinking, keep sampling till you find one that works well with you. Right out of surgery there's no way to eat enough Protein to satisfy your daily needs. You NEED the protein, so find a way to get it in... Isopure or protein bullets are another option.

You can also take Biotin and hair, skin, nails Vitamins but HONESTLY... you're going to lose hair. Guaranteed. You may be able to SLOW the loss or prod your hair to grow more to replace what you're going to lose, but drinking shakes and taking pills won't stop Hair loss. You won't be bald and really a lot of people won't notice. The number of people that complain about losing a lot of hair still have full heads of hair to me.

[sotabee 15]

Hi I am not sure buy how long since surgery? Hope you feel better

I have spent lots of $$ on various different Protein Shakes, all of which make me nauseous. I am sitting here feeling the after effects of one, broke out in the usual sweat feeling horrible. I was lectured by the nutrionist today that if I dont drink 3 Protein shakes per day, I will lose my muscle, become weak, and lose my hair. I am eating pureed chicken and other protein no problem. But she tells me my stomach cannot absorb the protein in food right now so protein shakes are my only alternative. She suggested mixing fruit, Peanut Butter into plain Protein Powder or trying Syntex nectar. I seriously don't want to spend more money, and now the thought and smell of the shakes make me want to gag. I was reading on here about rolling protein powder into peanut butter balls? I am desperate, not wanting to lose my hair. What about drinking egg whites? Has anyone tried it? Please, any suggestions on how to drink more protein.