I want to know if EVERYONE experiences hair loss. And if so what percentage of people have major/minor hair loss.

I was banded Jun 12 and am losing hair like crazy

hello everyone,

i can see a large difference in the amount of hair i have left . but i,m hoping this will change with time & diet . i have a poor intake of protein. hoping this is my problem . best luck to everyone with hairloss . i think

the more we think about it the more falls out so relax & enjoy losing weight no hair . sooner or later it will stop falling out.promise

slm

I previously posted the use of nioxin hair products to help strengthen the hair shafts. This was a suggestion of my hairdresser. I went to GNC today and asked about a supplement and they suggested bioton. I noticed that someone posted their nutritionist suggested this as well. So, I am now taking bioton and using the hair products. Along with the recommended protein by my dr. I am hoping that hair loss will be minimal.

I lost about 50% of my hair. I had really thick hair but now it is pretty thin. I can see my scalp. But it is growing back like crazy. When I went to get my hair cut she parted it down the middle and I had a little mohawk going down the middle with all the new little hairs. She had to put some oil in it to make it go down. I also waisted a lot of money trying to get it to stop falling out and grow back. But my Dr was right and said it just takes time. I am so sorry for those of you who have not grown it back yet. I hope you find something that works for you. I know how important our hair is to us. Good luck.

Well mine started I went and got a trim the other day and have really noticed it since then OH, its all part of the big game we are playing.. BANDING FOR A CHANGE OF LIFE.

dont worry. we'll be thin and bald.. (smile)

I am 12 months post op. my hair loss started at about 2 months. My weight loss was rapid as I had alot of reflux and bping. I would say that I lost about 50% before it finally slowed and I could see new growth. It is still not back to what I would like, but still rather be slimmer than alot of hair. I am also taking a multivitamin with folic acid, that seems to help. My weight loss is 266/175 91 pounds.

WHY do you lose hair after surgery? Is it a nutritional thing that I need to be trying to counteract?

I'm 4 months in and my hair is falling out. My new nightime entertainment while watching TV is running my hand thrugh my hair and seeing all the strands that are left on my hand. I don't have any bald spots, but if this continues I may.

mine just started but not to bad...

I had lapband surgery 17 months ago. I have experienced NO hair loss whatsoever. I have been recently diagnosed with many vitamin deficiences and find it amazing that I have had no hair loss but I've always had really thick hair. So now I chew 4 Flinstones chewable vitamins and take 2 prenatal vitamins per day. I found some wonderful prenatal vitamins at Wal-Mart that are small enough to fit through the band. The name is One-Source Prenatal and it is on the aisle with all of the other vitamins. A 60 day supply of 120 caplets costs around $8. I'm also on presciption Foltic vitamins (folic acid and B12). Of course, I am taking all of these vitamins by doctors orders and was told to stay on them indefinitely. Discuss your hair loss with your doctor and perhaps he will do a blood test to rule out a vitamin deficiency. By the way, I am a computer network engineer. I have nothing to gain by promoting the vitamin. Just thought it would be helpful to all of you who need a good vitamin. Good luck.

hey wow thanks for the info my hair just started to shed a little more than normal

I have experienced hair loss to the point of great concern. My hair is fine but I always had plenty of it. I am six months post-op...and although I love my long hair....I'd rather be healthy and thin as have long, curly locks of hair. I try to take my vitamins and as an extra incentive I add a biotin tab, but I really can't tell it helps that much. I think as unique individuals we all experience things differently and hair loss (from stress, post surgery, or heredity) is just one of them.

I don't know if there is any difference between girls and guys,

(hair loss issues that is), but I have had no issue with it.

I am fifteen months post op. and have lost 200 pounds without

any hair loss. I did follow the Doctors suggestion and take a

good Multivitamin, and supplement my protien intake daily.

15 months post op,

all time high 430, 230 now

Starting BMI 54, 24 now

At goal:scared:

WOW Jackal like Jack I'm dancing for you! WTG

Is it a vitamin issue?