I have read that with gastric bypass surgeries hair loss is common because of nutritional deficits. Is it also common with the band? I haven't come across any posts about this, or did I miis them?

Good morning alsorl,

Yeap you apparently have missed them because there should be loads of threads with that same hairloss question. Naturally everyone is different but, quite a few bandsters do suffer from hairloss. It usually starts around 3 months out from surgery because we're all getting used to eating differently and trying to get enough Protein in our diets. Definately follow the nutrional information your doctor gives you and when and how much you should eat. Protein is very important not only for weightloss but, hairloss can occur if you don't eat enough of it. Some of us still lose some hair even with the right amount of protein mainly from the big change in eating but, it can be cut down to minimal loss if you keep the Proteins at the level they are suppose to be. Do a search of the website for hairloss and I'm sure you'll find more info. Good luck!

Thanks for the reply SherryW. I have thin hair as it is, so I'll be sure to eat the right amount of protein.

You will hear many different theories on weight loss. Some feel it is change in diet and others feel it happens due to the anesthesia. Either way, eat your Protein and take your Vitamins.

I had surgery 5 months ago and I've had no hair loss. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I've lost hair with pregnancy and with diets prior to my banding. I think any stress to the body can cause it. Mine has grown back, although it has always been thin to begin with.

I lost a TON of hair, started losing it 6 months out and continued losing hair for a good 3 months (thank god i had a ton of hair to begin with). I can tell its finally all growing back because i have a ton of short hairs that stick up now. I always got adequate protein and took the required vitamins so my opinion is that is just something us bandsters must deal with.