Protein suppliments

[everpositive]

Hi everyone,

Am going to the docs this week for some blood tests. Feel just fine and 2lbs away from losing 8 st in 6 months from my bypass surgery. I am however noticing really thinning hair which is a worry. I have posted recently about this and many people have told me to up my protein intake. This seems like a fairly obvious thing to do but sadly for me, not that easy. I am pretty much vegetarian now since the op because meat of any kind is pretty hard going for me, and usually results in me being sick coz it feels so uncomfy. I do have fish a few times a week but I know its not nearly enough overall. I do eat cheese, eggs, beans etc also. A few people have suggested whey protein and am just wondering if anyone else does this?

Thanks.

 

[Fashionably Late]

I am taking the protein shots that phatgirl posted about and I am pre-op as I rarely get enough protein in my diet. They don't taste too bad and I definitely have more energy from them.

 

[Bad Jar]

Have you spoken to anyone in a health shop for advice? A properly qualified health advisor, not just the saturday girl!
I've heard Kelp spplements are supposed to be good for hair and nails. Also a silicon suspension?
Ttry googling them, see if they'll be any good for you? X

 

[tubbyspud]

zinc and selenium i've heard on here is whats given for hair loss/ thinning. xx

 

[phatgirl]

Hi there hun well done on weightloss so far you are doing FANTASTIC!! As for protein supplements here are a few links with lots of feedback from peeps on here:

http://www.minimins.com/surgical-weight-loss/67707-where-get-tasty-protein-supplements.html
http://www.minimins.com/surgical-weight-loss/90078-protein-shots.html
http://www.minimins.com/surgical-weight-loss/94964-protein-science-science-fiction.html

For hairloss, my surgeon prescribes zinc & selenium.

Best of luck hun,
Nic

 

[fat-girl-slim08]

Wow 8st in 6 months thats brilliant!!
Well done you!!
I also take zinc & selenium too & Biotin, I got mine from Holland & Barretts.

 

[Sambucca]

awesome weight loss hun. well done xx

 

[thinkbethin]

Fab weight loss!! Well done Claire you're doing great.Can't advise you on the protien drinks though as I'm not having them at the moment.