I'm having my LB surgery on Aug. 13...and I'm super excited about it, but I have a fear of losing my hair. I hear that's one of the side effects... Is there anything I can do 2 prevent it from happening??? Is there anyone who has had the surgery that didn't experience hair loss? Your comments is very appreciated!!!!!

Ive been banded 8 months, and i have thin, straight , baby fine shoulder length hair. Its actually gotten healthier a bit because of all the protein i eat. Since im supposed to eat protein first , and fruits and veggies 2nd, there isnt much room for alot of carbs or sweets. So far the healthier diet has done wonders for me ,and i still have healthy hair !Good luck !

Between restricted eating and a thyroid problem, I've experienced significant hairloss over the last couple of years. As a person with hip length hair, I find this particularly distressing. My hairdresser assures me my hair will grow back and since I am not exactly bald, I've learned to live with it. In the meantime, though I am not delighted with the situation by any means.

I suspect my hair loss is largely due to not getting enough Protein in my diet over the last 2.5 years and urge you to watch your protein intake carefully. Even with the hair loss, I have absolutely NO REGRETS about my decision to get the band surgery. I wish you the very best of luck and a happy outcome.

been banded 7.5 months, i eat lots of protein and fruits and veggies. so far that has made my thin hair thicker.

I was banded 2 years ago and in the recent 4 months i've lost a significant amount of hair. After having blood tests, etc, the opinion of my doctor is that I'm not getting enough protein, I am anemic, and have low B-12 levels....all of which can contribute to hair loss. So, i am revving up my nutrition with good foods and vitamin supplements, as well as, using some good shampoo and hair treatments. All of this seems to make a difference...hope my hair continues to make a come back.

The only thing you can do is make sure to get enough protein in and possibly take a biotin supplement. Sometimes the hair loss can result from general anesthesia, which is not something you can prevent. I had some hair loss that I noticed while brushing but it seems to have gone away.

Thanks guys 4 your input....I will make sure I get my protein intake n first, im tryn 2 gain as much knowledge as i possibly can 2 have a successful weight loss...good luck 2 all of u as well on your new journey. I hope I have as much success as u guys has had...thanks