I used to have a thick thick head of hair, but the past 3 months or so it has fallen out really bad, every since my surgery. (jun 11th) But is there any kind of more multivitamins i can take to stop this?? I already take a multivit. and a b complex.

Are you getting enough protein? From what I've read, that seems to be a key factor in hair loss.

Try taking Biotin.

I'm in your same boat...the good thing is that mine looks like it has slowed down and I have a lot of new growth. I do know it's really stressful though. Hang in there!

I'm with you! We were banded the same day, and I am losing hair like crazy. I'm surprised because I'm not getting any less protein than I did before I had the lap-band...

When mine started falling out, I talked to the surgeon about it. Of course, he first assumed I wasn't getting enough protein. I told him I was getting between 60 and 80 g a day, and he said, "You're getting enough protein." He then said that people can lose hair when their weight loss is rapid. He basically said that my body has been under stress/shock b/c of the weight loss, and that it is not uncommon for hair loss to occur under these circumstances.

My Doctor covered this at the seminar I attended. He said it is related to the "trauma" of the surgery and protein, vitamin, or other supplements (like the popular biotin) have not, in his practice, made any difference. He said most lose hair between 3 and 6 months, only 1 of his 1000 Plus patients felt they needed a wig or hairpiece (and the lady owned a wig shop) and that everyone "grew it back". So I'm forwarned, braced for it, won't stress over it (that can make it worse) won't spend a bundle trying to "stop" it, and know it will all grow back again. Worth it for the band.

Try Nutri-Ox from Sally's beauty supply. I'm having the same problem and this was recommended to me. I'm going out and getting some today. Losing my hair would be bad since it's down past my butt and I never cut it except for trimming the ends.

I personally think that the hair loss is more related to the actual trauma of the surgery. I've had quite a few surgeries over the years including 2 total knee replacements and have to say that I've lost some hair with each of the them and that they seem to come a few months after the actual surgery. I had my lalpband in may and have been again having hair loss. I wouldn't worry about it. It comes back. Just hang in there!!