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I had my Lap Band removed in January. I am having VGS surgery in May. I had beautiful hair before I had three children. Add the Lap Band and it is thinner. If I lose even more with the sleeve, things could get scary for me. How much Hair loss have you had going from a Lap Band to Sleeve?? Thank you!!

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It's about your diet and nutrition. If you're eating the same as you did with the lap band, Hair loss shouldn't be any different

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It's about your diet and nutrition. If you're eating the same as you did with the lap band, hair loss shouldn't be any different


No it’s also about telogen effluvium. The portion of hair that is in the particular stage of growth during the surgery will fall out regardless. It’s an after effect of the anesthesia. Happens to me every time I go under no matter the type of surgery or nutrition.

Now nutrition is another cause and some are more susceptible to telogen effluvium than others, so no absolutes. But sadly for some of us it’s not avoidable no matter the Vitamins or protein!

Here’s a great article explaining it—

http://drnichter.com/hair-loss-after-surgery-explained/


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No it’s also about telogen effluvium. The portion of hair that is in the particular stage of growth during the surgery will fall out regardless. It’s an after effect of the anesthesia. Happens to me every time I go under no matter the type of surgery or nutrition.

Now nutrition is another cause and some are more susceptible to telogen effluvium than others, so no absolutes. But sadly for some of us it’s not avoidable no matter the Vitamins or protein!

Here’s a great article explaining it—

http://drnichter.com/hair-loss-after-surgery-explained/



I went to hair school and I swear by this.

Put peppermint oil and lavender oil in your Shampoo and conditioner (mix well) I did 20 drops of each. This is not scientific but I've done a lot of research and it is guaranteed to work by my evaluations.


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No it’s also about telogen effluvium. The portion of hair that is in the particular stage of growth during the surgery will fall out regardless. It’s an after effect of the anesthesia. Happens to me every time I go under no matter the type of surgery or nutrition.

Now nutrition is another cause and some are more susceptible to telogen effluvium than others, so no absolutes. But sadly for some of us it’s not avoidable no matter the Vitamins or protein!

Here’s a great article explaining it—

http://drnichter.com/hair-loss-after-surgery-explained/



Thanks for the article! It explains a lot. I will try to manage my stress and take my vitamins. Hopefully, it will grow back.


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I went to hair school and I swear by this.

Put peppermint oil and lavender oil in your Shampoo and conditioner (mix well) I did 20 drops of each. This is not scientific but I've done a lot of research and it is guaranteed to work by my evaluations.



I have both. I will try it. Thanks!


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