What amount of protein should I be taking in at 4 months post op? I thought it should be 60-70 grams but I'm still losing lots of hair every day. Would love input.

My understanding is that you need the same amount that your NUT recommends. What was your target up to now?

Inner Surfer GIrl-- I had surgery in Mexico & back in Indiana now, I just see my family Dr for blood work now- I don't really have a program or anything to follow now. Kind of a lone wolf- lol!!

Edited October 29, 201411 yr by klovitt0171

My daily limits are as follows:

Proteins 60 to 80 grams a day, but I stick closer to the 60 gram limit

Carbs no more than 100 grams a day

Fats no more than 30 grams a day, with at least 10 grams of "good" fats at one meal. (Olive oil, flax seed oil etc.)

As for hair loss, I've heard that it levels off at about 6 months post-op. I've got about another month and a half to reach that point.... I'll let you know.

Mayaresearchmom- thank you! I try to get in about 60grams as well but I was afraid it wasn't enough & contributing to my hair loss. I hope I still have hair left in 2 months- I'm losing a lot each day & my hair is fine & thin to begin with. Ugh! I don't eat very many carbs but I probably need more healthy oils. I also bought a hair & nail supplement to see if it helps! Thanks for the info!

Many people have 60 - 80grams as a goal but it depends on where you start. Mine is 100 grams.

Good luck.

Inner Surfer Girl- I think I might try to increase mine some to & see if it helps hair loss! Thank you so much! Good luck to you as well!!

I'm 1year 4 month post op. My hair started thinning couple months out . It lasted for what seemed like forever. Last moth it almost stopped falling out. Got a good haircut. Much better. Surgery.is very stressful on the body. As your body adjusts it will stopped. And yes it will grow back. I'm on 80 g. Protein. Have a great day

Ladypoohbear- Thank you because it's really frightening when you lose so much hair!!

Ur welcome. I too freeked out when clumps fell out in shower. Thank god its temporary.

Hi! My surgeon wants me to consume 80 grams of Protein daily. It has been tough since going to normal food. The shakes make 80 grams super attainable. I take Biotin daily to help with hair loss. I'm 11 weeks post op tomorrow, and am not losing hair, although I hear it happens at about the 3 month mark, so I'm probably going to lose some as well.

Since you are a lone wolf, you might get "The Big Book of Gastric Bypass." It has everything pre and post op you need to know. I read about it on this forum, so I downloaded it on my Kindle. I still refer to it.

My NUT says 60-80 grams of protein a day.

My nutritionist said for life 60-80 grams for life because we will need it for "repairs" & sustained weight loss.

I have found that it gets easier especially since I am not craving carbs or sugar. Unlike before I ate way to many carbs & not enough Protein.