I am 16 months post op. I have lost 60 lbs have many chronic conditions that require 12+ medications. I eat little. I have 3 cc in a 10 cc band. My hair has been falling out since low thyroid many years ago but was kept in check with meds but with band not getting enough protein...my comb is almost filled each day. I need ideas on how to get more protein in my diet several times a day...not too complex...nor too expensive..If you can help...tia.

Buy a powdered protein powder to mix with cold milk and frozen berries in a blender. Eat beans...lentils, etc. I found out about farro. It is high in protein and fiber. Cook like rice, taste good..a little chewy. I add about one half cup of cooked farrow to soup or broth for lunch. Eat Greek yogurt. Hair is my problem too. I take biotin and zinc. Good luck and don't give up. Loosing 60 lbs is better than great hair. Wear baseball hats.

Vemma has a great drink with vitamins and 20 grams of protein in a small can. Excellent way to get protein. It is called Bode Burn.

Protein bars and shakes keep me in line. I don't take biotin but do take a multivitamin and my hair is growing back. Thinner than prior to lap band surgery, but coming back nonetheless.

Protein bars and shakes keep me in line. I don't take biotin but do take a multivitamin and my hair is growing back. Thinner than prior to lap band surgery, but coming back nonetheless.

I have been experimenting...last week made a box cake...used 27 g of protein powder mix with cake...3 eggs...applesauce instead of oil..taste good.

Today I made a chocolate pudding pie...mixed in 27 g of chocolate protein pdr used sugar free pudding mix and of course milk...skim.. I am trying to eat more chicken and beef...tomorrow making augratin ham and scalloped potatoes casserole...but mixing unflavored protein pdr mixed w/milk and flour...we'll see how that goes. This morning mixed 27 g protein pdr with milk over my cereal...it was vanilla and a little thick but I'll keep trying. Thx Donna

I like to tale the single serve the tuna pouches and mix them with a single serve plain greek yogurt. Combined the protein count is around 18/19 grams! It's really good and easy to pack for lunch. Plus it is feeling! Good luck and congrats on. Your weight loss so far!

Great ideas. Now I want cake! ????

Check your protein as related to heated dishes. My whey loses potency at an average heat level. So have to stick to cool dishes that don't require too much heat

Donna, is it you? We have missed you....how are things? Sending best wishes your way!

Yes Bandista. Thought I had it all in control but I'm can't. So came back. My hair falling out quickly. I need some simple ways to get in more protein during the day. I ordered more biotin and a strong biotin shampoo. I'm hoping that will help regrow some hair. I found a few ways but I found out that the whey protein powder I use doesn't work well in high heat dishes. So have to find ideas on cooler dishes. How you doing? You've been coming quite awhile. I look for your posts and responses. Take care..Donna

Think thin bars are great, one bar has 20grams of protein. I also have bought just plain cooked chicken and eat it with a low calorie dressing.

With the protein shakes, catalyst (supplement), and a few other supplements I've used helped out a lot. Use to go to GNC pick up a big bucket of whey and it just wasn't right. With our band we can do a lot of things more natural if we just give ourselves the ideal supplements we are required to take. First, to avoid deficiencies (especially men) and to ideally keep ourselves at the ideal goal weight or strive to the ideal goal weight. Welcome to help in any way

My salmon fillet tonight has 34 grams of protein!