Hair Loss?

[Desperate4Size7]

When you get the Lap-Band, is it common for everyone to have hair loss? If so, how much?

[ValleyGirl]

I'm down 55 pounds in just under 5 months and haven't lost any hair.

Sabrina:)

[BandDiva]

I havent lost any. I take bariatric advantage mixed berry vitamins. They are made especially for lapband paitients. I also eat about 80-90 grams of protein a day. Haven't had any issues. I have lost about 47 lbs.

[fat2nrml]

I started taking Biotin about 3 months prior to banding and have taken it ever since. I've been banded for over a year now and lost over 40lbs with no hair loss. I read that alot of people do lose alot of hair after banding. Talk to your Doc to see what would be the best thing for you to do. I highly recommend the Biotin.

Best wishes, Darlene

[CindyLou]

You will see hair loss more in people who have gastric bypass because it results in malabsorbtion. With the lapband you will still absorb food.....though I have heard of some losing hair. I haven't lost any.

[SamanthaW]

As far as I know (and I am NOT a doctor!) but as long as you get enough protein in you shouldn't loose any hair. Most people who loose their hair are having problems with malnutrition.

[Desperate4Size7]

My hair is pretty thin because I had a surgery to remove an ovary last year and had a lot of hair loss. I was told it is a side effect of the anesthesia. So if I have the Lap-Band surgery I am concerned about losing even more hair!! ( ...........

Oh well I guess that is why God allowed man to invent hair extensions lol

Thank you all for responding.

-Bella

[PAMMIE]

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