Not Enough Protein?!

I saw the doc today and I was surprised to hear that my protein levels were a little low. It seems like that's all I get in is protein. I get 80 or more a day. He said to up it to 100. He also said that it will help with the hair loss. I have achieved almost 60% of my expected weight loss already so he was happy with that.

Congratulations on reaching 60% of your expected weight loss! That is fantastic! Now you have me worried that I might not be getting enough protein! I will definitely get that checked next time I get my labs.

Wanda, Congrat on 60% of your excess weight GONE - My surgeon & NUT have me on 50 grams a day of protein. They do labs at 3,6,9,12 .... months - last they were fine just a liitle low of vitamin D. Protein protein protein girl ... have fun. hugs, Britt

Yep...my dr says he wants me getting 100 total each day and he wants a lot of it to be whey protien supplements. Congrats on the great weight loss! Corinna Q

I saw my Nurse at 3 months and she said I don't need more tham 45 grams. I think that's really interesting that your doc says 100 grams. Congrats on 60% of you expected weight loss. Deb

Initially this doc recommended 65 grams but for whatever reason my body seems to need more. I've been averaging around 80 grams per day. Normal range for the lab work began at 6.1 and mine was within normal limits but still a little low at 6.7. I think 45 grams per day seems low but if your labs are ok, then you can't argue with success! For me 45 grams per day would not keep me healthy.

lol, Now I am afraid that I am not getting enough protein. I have lost 70lbs already. I don't know how much of a percentage it is. I weighed 230 when I went into surgery. This was on Nov. 1,2006. I am having alot of hair loss. It really scares me. I take about 55 - 60 grams of protein.

Have you had your labs yet? I guess that's the only way to tell for sure. Your weight loss is awesome! I started at 234 and I'm down to 170. Their goal for me is 131. I can't imagine it yet--but I'm working on burning that image into my brain. But then of course, I'm also working on becoming a tall blond.