#%&^* hair Loss #3

Ok so i have been reading up on hair loss in relation to rapid weight changes. It seems that when you have weight loss surgery your body focuses on recovery and healling. This means that whatever protain it is taking in it is using it to heal your affected areas. So the body stops "caring" about hair growth for a while. I also read that the body goes into "shock" from all the changes from surgery and at some point it will recover.

Till then, i am eating lots of protein, taking Biotin 1000mg every day and staying away from vitamin A.

Also Found out that having to much vitamin A can encourage hair loss... So i think i have been overdosing on it since 4 of my favorite foods have a high amout of it : red peppers, broccoli, carrots and mangos!!:smile:

i will not stop eating them, but i will make sure i am not eating them all the same day.

I have my 2nd fill on thurs.. i will talk to the nutricionist about it.

I also plan to get a hair cut, just so that i dont freak out every time i wash my hair The report i read also said that hair regrowth can take anywhere from 3 months to 12 months!!!

hope everyone is doing well!:ohmy:

as long as youre aware..you should be ok

Most of my lapband friends have not had this issue. It seems it's more of an issue with those who choose the gastric. Keep up with your vitamins and even if you do lose a bit, it's only temporary.

I know it has been awhile since you posted this blog but I haven't been on here in awhile. I was banded in 7-09 and have lost 57 pds. I am really happy with everything but I am losing so much hair which sucks because I have thin straight hair to begin with! I don't eat much so I know i need to take vitimans. Have you heard anything about taking biotin?

hi, I also have straight hair i have been taking Biotin for the last 2 months i have to say that i am not loosing as much hair as i was before i started taking it. i am also just noticing new growth so i would recommend it. The first month i did not see much change but in the second month i did.

it is a small bill so its easy to swallow. I bought it at Target.