Protein Amounts

[klovitt0171 9]

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.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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

[klovitt0171 9]

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, 2014 by klovitt0171

[Mayaresearchmom 104]

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.

[klovitt0171 9]

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!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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

Good luck.

[klovitt0171 9]

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!!

[ladypoohbear 123]

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

[klovitt0171 9]

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

[ladypoohbear 123]

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

[Jolisue 112]

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.

[jbauman13 9]

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

[InspirationMySon 135]

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.