My hair is thin. I cant afford to lose much hair. Do I need to start protien drinks now.

ladysplenda/Linda

You do not need to start protein drinks now, or ever until surgery unless your doctor wants you on some pre-op regimen. Just follow your doc's instructions--you may have a pre-op diet to follow but it's not universal by any means.

My pre-op diet was 1000 cal per day for 2 weeks (very difficult) and clear liquids only 2 days pre-op. Post-op continued for a week on clear liquids (isopure protein drink), then full liquids, mushies and so on. I used the protein drinks for my 1000 cal per day pre-op because it was a good way to stay on track and get enough protein. We should always be getting enough protein - pre and post-op. If you're eating enough protein and taking vitamins, probably won't have any additional hair loss.

The Protein helps with not losing muscle mass once you start dropping weight after surgery, and it keeps you full longer with less of a blood sugar spike because it usually takes longer to digest than simple carbs do. So the protein is important after surgery, but it's not related to the hair loss that some people have, or so I'm told.

I'm sure if you take your multi and continue to eat healthily, that you'll be fine! I went to a support group meeting last night of bandsters; there were probably 150+ people there and not a single bald woman. Didn't see anyone with significantly thin hair either.

(( hugs ))