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I got my band 6 mo ago, and haven't had had too many issues to deal with. Until now.

For the last couple of weeks my hair has been falling out in gobs, especially when I wash it.

Now, I was warned that this could happen while I was actively losing, but I haven't lost anything for the greater of 2 months now, so does anyone have any idea of what is causing this?

I'm fairly confident that this has something to do with the band as I have never had this problem before.

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Hair loss is very common with weight loss surgery. Most people I know take Biotin

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The Hair loss is usually the effects of not enough Protein or just your body adjusting to the quick weight loss. Mine was thinning for a while. I believe it breaks not falls out. I take Biotin 5000 and keep my protein up. It seems to be helping. Good Luck!!!

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Biotin and also try increasing your Protein intake.. I take biotin daily and I am almsot a year post op.. When I eat wrong my hair tends to shred more frequently than normal.. so protein and biotin.. i get mine from walmart.. they have difference doses i think i take 1000 daily..

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I am pre-op and my Dr. recommended Biotin so I have started it pre-op. I am not a person to get a lot of Protein in the first place. I don't eat meat often and I don't like milk, so I am thinking I won't be affected by it so much because my bosy is used to low protein. So it won't be missing it? I get more protein now on the Protein Shakes then I ever did.

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