Protein Supplements????

Has anyone taken any protein supplements? I am wondering because I know that I need to get in more protein because my hair is falling out a lot and I just can't take it anymore it's everywhere. I have a lot so it doesn't look bad but I'm afriad that if it continues at the rate it is it will be very thin and eventually look horrible. So I noticed that there are protein supplements out there and I was just wondering why they don't suggest people take them. My surgeons office has recommened the protein bars or the drinks which I can't stand and I'm not that great on meats yet being only 4months post-op. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance. Elizabeth Barone 9/8/04 251lbs-172lbs 79lbs gone forever!!!!!!

hi- my dr told me to get something called biotin. i guess it's for the hair. i haven't had to do that yet but if i do then i'll get that. good luck sue

I read on here that a shampoo from Super Cuts that has biotin in it is good. Also that the hair loss levels out at about 10 months. Good luck.

I am pre op . however their is a vit. called biotin which strentghs the hair. I have this hair by nature and am scared of what is going to happen when i have my wls surgery. Any who you can get this smaill pill in any drug store they sellit in the vitimin section usually by the vit. E and c. Good Luck post again and let me know how it went give it a month it works for me and i am not post op. By the way I am in the process of changing my Dr. To Dr. beslser can u tell me more about him and his practice my dr. is changing hospital and it is taking him too long. Dr. bessler is said to be the best and very acomplished. pls feel free to email me @ www.no1sweetlikepam@aol.com. with some information about him . I have BC/BS empire plan he is out of network for me. keep up the good work and wish the best.

I can really understand your dismay with your hair falling out. Mine was falling out rapidly and luckily, like you, I had thick hair so it was not very noticable except to my haircutter. I thought that it would never stop but it did after about 3 months. From everything I read on the ObesityHelp web site and elsewhere, I came to believe that it's just a cycle some people go through and that it isn't helped by consuming more protein (although it can't hurt to try) or anything else- you just have to let it run it's course. I was so worried that it wouldn't stop but it did. Hope this info was helpful. My husband and I both use Designer Whey chocolate protein powder mixed in a blender with skim milk and a banana and I find it very palatable. Sue S.