Ok... I have been banded for 4.5 months, and shedding like a DOG! I take in approx 75-80 grams of Protein A day, I also take Biotin. Thank god I have a lot of hair to begin with, but that will not last much longer at this rate. Anyone Experience this??? How long does it last??? Anyone have any suggestions???I do eat well... HELP!!!:w00t:

They told me to take zinc for hair loss-I am away from my home right now, so I don't have the bottle with me-but I believe 60mg is what they told me to take.

Good luck.,

I have the same problem...and i have thin hair. I have notice that it is starting to slack off. And I cut my hair to above my shoulders. I noticed that when I get a fill I lose hair. It might have to do with the stress.

Are you also taking a multi-vitamin as well as additional calcium chews?

YES, taking multi Vitamin and Calcium!! Everyday....

Darn! I was hoping you'd say no so that I could reassure myself that it won't happen to me since I'm taking a multi-vitamin, extra calcium and getting 60-80 grams of protein a day. Where do you get your biotin? Maybe I should start that now.

Our doc, in our seminar, said everyone will lose their hair 3-6 months post op. He said supplements don't seem to help, it all grows back, and not one of his over 1000 patients have needed a wig. So he said just brace for it and get through it.

I will need a wig or hairpiece soon.

Can someone tell us what is Biotin. Do you get it at GNC or where? I want to do what I can to keep what I have.

Thanks guys,

You can get it anywhere. Walmart, Rite-Aid etc. It is a vitamin supplement. I started talking it about 2 weeks ago. I am 6 weeks postop.

I was banded almost two months ago and I have lost an awful lot of hair. I tried the comb over for as long as I could. I broke down and got the wig today as I couldn't bear to see my scalp a couple inches back any more when I looked in the rear view mirror. With the weight loss and the change in hair, people are slow to recognize me. Anybody know how soon the hair starts coming back? I'll be anxious to see those new buds of hair as I have way too much scalp. I don't regret getting the band, but didn't expect this.:thumbup:

I too started losing hair at 3 weeks post op. I'm trying not to stress too much over because it has happened before but I still don't like it. I take vitamins, calcium, B12 and biotin along with using Nioxin hair products.

Thanks. Ordered Nioxin online a little bit ago and will try the supplements. Can't hurt.

I started loosing my hair after three months. I got nioxin shampoo and conditioner. I don't know if it helped or if my hair just stoped falling out on it's own. Hang in there and talk to your dietician.

I'm almost 4mos out and my drastic hair loss just stopped overnight. i was so worried, I started taking 2000mcg of Biotin each day. Now I only take 1000. It will stop so hang in there!

I was told Zinc would prevent Hair loss. I just got banded and heard it was protien, but my Dr. says it is Zinc that you need! Good Luck.