I'm almost 4 mos postop and my hair is really starting to fall out. I remember my doctors telling me one of the reasons they want you to eat protein protein protein is so that you won't lose your hair. My protein intake is pretty good, probably not as good as it should be, but could there be another reason my hair is falling out? Is it temporary? Is there anything I can do to stop it? Please help!

Hi

hair loss has never been mentioned to me and this is the first time I have seen it mentioned. I might have not had it done if I'd known. I have nightmares about losing my hair [as I mentioned it is very fine already]

It really does terrify me.

I am in the UK - you have to be an extreme case to have the band on NHS. Even though I am 'only' 163 lbs I am only 4ft 11ins tall, have problems with hips and knees and have high blood pressure. I am going to private clinic to have the procedure so yes self pay. Not a lot of people in the UK have health insurance because we have the NHS. As you say not sure that private health insurance would cover this anyway unless you were extremely overweight. I am still classed as obese as I have a BMI of over 30

As I said above, I sooooo agree with you about the hair loss thing absolutely terrifying me, too. In all I've read, the above tips do help (keep Protein up-some say above 100gms a day; take Biotin supplements and a good multivitamin; and use a shampoo formulated to prevent hair loss-one is Nioxin, you can get it online).

I see your point, at your height I guess 163 is quite a bit to carry on your small frame. I didn't realize until you posted what your height was (BTW, I didn't say "'only'" 163 lbs...I know sometimes carrying even 10 extra pounds makes people feel uncomfortable). I guess I just get so used to seeing those BMI tickers, sorry...

Thank you very much for posting back to me. I also had no idea you were in the UK until you said it and also didn't know at what BMI the NHS will pay for the band. Now I understand why so many go to Belgium or nother places to get their bands placed (like we go to Mexico).

Again, I do wish you all the luck in the world on your upcoming surgery, you'll be successful, I know you will! And won't it be great to get off those BP meds? (I was on them for a while for a heart arrhythmia, they made me feel awful.) Keep us updated on your progess, will ya?