I was banded almost two years ago. Ever since then I have been shedding hair more or less every other month. My hair grows back, but it's almost always thinner at top. I've been taking biotin, I get enough protien, etc. Does anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions as to what can be done?

Go get some Biotin it is used to strengthen your hair and nails. It works great! Found in the vitamin isle. Good luck!

I already do.

There might be something herbal. I would ask a health food store or search online.

Good luck there has to be something out there. Hopefully you will get someone who has gone through it to give you advice on here. I am sorry I wasn't much help.

What amount of biotin are you taking? I noticed there are many different mcg's between 1000 and 7500. I take 7500 and my hair has grown two inches in the past month. It's crazy.

how crazy bec i was band in Nov and my hair is falling out also. Ive been pretty upset over it but its growing back, just slowly.

What amount of Biotin are you taking? I noticed there are many different mcg's between 1000 and 7500. I take 7500 and my hair has grown two inches in the past month. It's crazy.

Thanks for the advice. I am taking 1000 mcg's. I will definitely get the 7500 mcg's soon and hope I have better luck!

Good luck to you!! I think 1000 is too low of an amount. I spoke to a few people at the health food store as well as the nurse and they said to up to 7500. I was taking 1000 preop and then once I switched to 7500, my hair and nails started growing like crazy.

Good to know, mine has started shedding like crazy too- I thought I had avoided it, I'm about 5 weeks post op and it just started happening. I'm taking biotin, but will definitely up the amount!

Mine is still shedding, but not nearly as bad. It took up to month 7 post-op for it to slow down. I hope that it stops on its own!

So 7500 is a safe amount...?

So 7500 is a safe amount...?

Per my Dr, the nurse and the herb "expert", you can take more than 7500. I take the 7500 daily and it's significant.

Hi. I'm dealing with the same issue. I actually had to go to my Primary Care doctor and the hair loss specialist (your Dermatologist) - I was diagnosed last month with Telogen Effluvium (http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/effluviums). I've lost almost ALL my hair and have huge bald spots on my head. My band doctor kept dismissing my claims of hair loss and I along with seeing the Dermatologist (who is the specialist in this field) - I have to get steroid shots in my head once a month along with using Mens Rogaine twice a day. I also take Biotin (5000 mcg a day) along with my multi-vitamins, B-complex AND I get about 120 grams of Protein in a day.

I actually am in the process of purchasing a wig and have a costume wig (I call it my "test drive" wig) that I wear now because I am tired of caps and head scarves every day. I am sad. Telogen Effluvium is caused by severe stress or trauma to the body which puts your hair in a dormant (non-growing) stage. It is reversible but it could be up to a year before it starts to grow back in, if it does grow back in. I also start acupuncture this weekend and will go every two weeks to get my body to "unstress" if this is the cause. I had my surgery in July 2011 and I've lost about 30 lbs. I keep trying to justify that it's only hair and at least I don't have cancer or something but I tell you that I am humiliated and sad. Not only am I dealing with the issues all of us have regarding eating and lapband but now I have to deal with hair loss. OY! It's only hair. The lapband journey and issues will continue and I am glad I had the surgery. I just have to take one day at a time and know that it will all work out as it will for you.

Best of luck.

May

I was banded about 6 months ago, and 3 months later my hair started falling out by the clumps. I literally was cleaning the drain everytime I showered because it was full of hair.. my hairbrush was the same way. I have thin hair anyway and it has never held a curl or anything...but I eventually got to the point where I had to start scrunching it just to make it look decent. (I've NEVER been able to do it before, but somehow I made it look presentable) I had a friend who had the gastric bypass done and the same happened to her. She told me to take B5 and Lysine. I started taking it immediately and my hair is almost back to normal.. I noticed an immediate difference! I got it cut to make sure there were no more dead ends, and now I can wear it straight again since its layered. I notice new hair coming in everywhere (although its gray, thats ok I'll take it!!) Give these a try and hopefully they will work out for you!!

Try Syntonics they have shampoo and conditioner , but I just purchase the herbal pill for hair growth my beautician recommends it to all her client with hair loss problem. I have only taken them for one month ,she say I will start seeing changes in two months . I can say I have less shredding in my comb and brushes. You can purchase from a distrubitor or just google it and find a beauty supply online that sells the product.