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Hair Loss After Lap Band Surgery...is There A Way Around It?

Hello beautiful people,

My band surgery is Dec. 6th - woo hoo! - and most of my questions have been answered here, except for the hair loss deal. Is there anything I can do to avoid that? I've worked hard to grow out my hair and I hope this doesn't sound shallow, but I'd like to avoid losing it if possible. Ideas?

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I never experienced any hair loss, But I do get all of my daily Protein.

Hopefully you don't experience it. Mine started about 8 months after surgery and 90 pounds lost. I know I wasn't getting enough protein then. I make sure and get it now, though!

Hopefully you don't experience it. Mine started about 8 months after surgery and 90 pounds lost. I know I wasn't getting enough Protein then. I make sure and get it now, though!

Interesting. That's good to know. I assumed it was a pst-op occurrence.

Interesting. That's good to know. I assumed it was a pst-op occurrence.

The nurse at my Lap Band Center said if it's gonna happen, it's usually 6-12 months after surgery.

I am 7 mths out and down127 pounds. I take my vitamins, get over my protein amount and have never had a issue with hair loss. I really do not think there is a magic way to keep it from happening

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You guys rock. Here's to thin hair and beautiful waists! Oh wait...I got that backwards...

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