Hello everyone, I am new to the group and have a couple of questions, hoping you can help. I had my procedure in 04, but didn't have a reduction until late 05. I started losing my hair shortly after the operation. Can you relate?:nervous

Hi Donalee-Welcome!! What is a reduction? As far as losing hair...there are several posts concerning this topic that you may find helpful. Are you eating enough protein? I've heard that not having enough protein can cause this...just an idea. Good luck!

Reduction? :mad: Are you referring to weight loss? Sorry, I am a bit confused.

As far as the hair loss, like LapBandit said, I have heard this happens when you are not getting enough Protein. You may want to up your protein intake.

Hi Donalee-Welcome!! What is a reduction? As far as losing hair...there are several posts concerning this topic that you may find helpful. Are you eating enough Protein? I've heard that not having enough protein can cause this...just an idea. Good luck!

I'm thinking she must mean restriction when she says reduction.:mad:

My guess would be that a "reduction" is a fill.....to reduce the size of the stoma??? That would facilitate the hair loss, me thinks.

My guess would be that a "reduction" is a fill.....to reduce the size of the stoma??? That would facilitate the hair loss, me thinks.

Hi, no hair loss is strictly from lack of Protein. Your body has enough stores of protein for about 3 months....when you aren't getting enough to replenish it, your body uses it for energy and hence the hairloss. (this is why hairloss starts at about 3 months out)...you can't prevent the hair loss totally but you can slow it down....getting as much protein as you can. Darker oiler fish is an excellent source of protein, salmon, blue fish, albacore tuna, sardines. Clams are good too because they also have Zinc which is good for healing!! Refried Beans, eggs, tofu...some other good ideas. cheese is good but frankly too much fat, and it can constipate you so I don't even think I'll be doing the cheese thing...lol.

Hi Donalee-Welcome!! What is a reduction? As far as losing hair...there are several posts concerning this topic that you may find helpful. Are you eating enough Protein? I've heard that not having enough protein can cause this...just an idea. Good luck!

Reduction is when they inject solution to close up the band, making it harder to eat as much. donalee:)

Reduction? Are you referring to weight loss? Sorry, I am a bit confused.

As far as the hair loss, like LapBandit said, I have heard this happens when you are not getting enough Protein. You may want to up your protein intake.

Reduction is what my doctor calls, injecting solution into the band to tighten it. donalee

Maybe I am not getting enough protein... maybe soy drinks would be good. Thank you for the info. donalee

Welcome to LBT Donalee!

I think you mean restriction, right? That's what this group calls it anyway.

My hair started falling about about 5 months after surgery. Its not falling out as much now, and I hear from others that it will grow back.

So how has your weightloss journey been since you got some restriction? Were you banded in the US?

Hi, no hair loss is strictly from lack of Protein. Your body has enough stores of protein for about 3 months....when you aren't getting enough to replenish it, your body uses it for energy and hence the hairloss. (this is why hairloss starts at about 3 months out)...you can't prevent the hair loss totally but you can slow it down....getting as much protein as you can. Darker oiler fish is an excellent source of protein, salmon, blue fish, albacore tuna, sardines. Clams are good too because they also have Zinc which is good for healing!! Refried Beans, eggs, tofu...some other good ideas. cheese is good but frankly too much fat, and it can constipate you so I don't even think I'll be doing the cheese thing...lol.

Thank for your suggestions. I will do that!:rant: donalee

I still cannot help upchucking after the first few bites of any meal.

Darn!!! Donalee

Soy Protein is a form of vegetable protein, which is not easily digested and can cause gas and still leave you lacking in protein.

I would suggest you stick with natural whey protein for optimal absorbption.

Thank you for your suggestions, I will do that! donalee

I still cannot help upchucking after the first few bites of any meal. Darn!!! Donalee

My guess would be that a "reduction" is a fill.....to reduce the size of the stoma??? That would facilitate the hair loss, me thinks.

That is what it means.... a fill. My doctor calls it a reduction. I have had 4 so far. I that what causes the hair to fall out or is it lack of Protein?

Donalee

Welcome to LBT Donalee!

I think you mean restriction, right? That's what this group calls it anyway.

My hair started falling about about 5 months after surgery. Its not falling out as much now, and I hear from others that it will grow back.

So how has your weightloss journey been since you got some restriction? Were you banded in the US?

Hello Photonut...

A reduction... a fill ... or restriction. My doctor calls it a reduction.

I have had 4 so far, in Dallas, TX. Dr. Provost.

How long has it been thin (hair I mean)? Donalee

Hello all,

I still have a tough time of keeping, even small bites down. I started at 238 lbs. with hypertension, diabetes, fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, and other problems related to obesity. I have lost only 40 lbs so far.

Started 9 months ago. Donalee