Hi,

I have been banded for 1yr 8mos. I am very happy with the band. I had been having vague, wierd symptoms for quite some time, my PCP ordered some tests. I am apparently severely Protein deficient... oopppssss, I guess I am not the greatest bandster. I never really pay that much attention to how much protein I eat, I assumed I was getting enough eating three meals a day. So now I have to take some prescription protein supplement three times a day. Has anyone else dealt with this? Once it got better did you have to continue on the supplements. Any advice would be appreciated!

In case you are wondering, the symptoms I have are extreme fatigue, lack of energy and interest, getting lightheaded and dizzy when I bend down or get up too quickly, low blood pressure, night sweats, headache, irriability, poor concentration, craving sweets constantly:eek::biggrin::eek:

sounds like Iron deficiency too

I dont pay any attention to Protein, but I was fine last time I had bloods done.

I eat more than an average bandster though, I always have been able to lose on 1500 calories a day or so and of course I do eat protein from natural sources, its just not my focus. I guess you're much more likely to become deficient in anything if you're eating less, like under 1000 calories a day.

I have been banded for almost 2 yrs now, and i have the same symptoms. I will be going to have it checked out...

No Melissa,

Sorry to hear about your Protein deficiency. I am not as far out as you so I haven't had to deal with this. Although I do drink 2 Protein shakes everyday, well almost at least one a day. So I am getting 60 grams of protein just in the shakes a day plus whatever I eat. Well the good news is now you know and should be able to bounce back and be more consious of your protein intake. Good Luck to you. I cannot see any reason why this problem cannot be corrected, being a nurse I know many people that become protein deficient and take supplements. The problem lies when people cannot absorb the protein in their system. But hopefully you are not dealing with a malabsorption issue

Veronica

Our doc has stressed we're to get AT LEAST 60 gms of protein a day and now from your symptoms I guess it really is important. Thanks for posting; I knew protein was important but am so used to not having to worry about it (preband) that I've been lax making sure I get enough. I hope you feel better soon and I'm glad you shared so slackers like me can pay better attention!

What are the supplements they give you? Are they pills or shakes?

What are the supplements they give you? Are they pills or shakes?

Thanks for all of your support ! I guess our MDs are not beating the Protein drum for the fun of it.

I really am not sure about the supplements, I believe it is just liquid Protein. Unfortunately, my MD did not call me, my least favorite person in the office did, who could not give me ANY information. I looked up what she told me he had ordered and at this point, I am not even sure it requires a script.- Pro Stat