This explains a good deal about hair loss as a result of losing weight:

Changes in diet can sometimes lead to hair loss

Thanks, that was a good article.

Thanks for posting the interesting article on hair loss!

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I think its a good reminder that although it seems to be the trend to go nuts on Protein and place it as first priority, its all sorts of imbalances that can cause hairloss - not just protein as people seem to believe.

I really think the overemphasis on protein for WLS patients means that they miss out on other important nutrients that are found in wholegrains and *adequate* amounts of fruit and vegetables.

All things in moderation (including the rate of weight loss) seems to be the way to go, yet again. I really believe its the best outlook.

Very good article... I wonder if anyone that takes a daily mulitple vitamin has any problems with hair loss???

I take a children's chewable w/iron every day and have been losing a lot of hair for about 2 months now. My weight loss has been pretty rapid , 61 lbs in 5 months and the hair loss is really frustrating. Of course my Dr. is bald, so there wasn't much sympathy from him - lol ! my nutritionist just told me to try to get in more calories each day - So I do try to. Hopefully this will end soon. I still don't regret having the band tho', since I'm really happy w/ my weight loss so far and feel a lot better already.

Yeah nicnaknut, I have taken Vitamins, and good quality vitamins all along, prior to banding, and daily since. I tried the bioten, and the zinc....nothing seemed to make a difference other than time....and allowing my body to adjust to the shock it had been through, and adjust to the new diet.

I looked for any answer, and tried the nioxin shampoos, babied my hair, the whole 9 yards---it took several months then suddenly it slowed, and stopped, almost as quickly as I noticed it starting. I was cleaning the shower drain every other day---and dang near burned up my vaccuum! It had so much long hair wrapped around the beater bar!

It is better now, and growing back---so just don't give up hope!

Kat

I take a completely different approach to eating with the band and dont do Protein first. I value my fruit and veges more than my protein. I dont rely on huge calorie restriction but do a lot of exercise instead to make up the deficit. I lost realtively slowly - 85lb over 18 months.

I never lost hair and I also dont have loose skin. I dont take any supplements. I havent died yet from lack of protein. Maybe just lucky, but I do think that a more moderate slower weight loss on a more normal balance of foods, not just focussing on protein is healthier.