Hello everyone. This is my first time on and I am wondering if any one else beside me have lost lots of hair? I will be 2 yrs out on the 25 of Jan. 2009 and lost 65 lbs. I always had a full head of hair and it was in the middle of my back. Now it is very thin and almost at the top of my shoulders. Any one have any suggestions? I decided, my hair does not like this foreign object in my body. Of course I had two surgery back to back (one on the 25 and the other on the 26) but still it has been almost 2 years.

cjean- losing lots of hair is one of the side effects of the lapband. (not all, go through this, however, seek a nutritionist for this problem. Its the rapid weight loss you are experiencing.) Nutritionist will put you back on track.

Hope I helped and eased your anxiety.

hair loss is a side effect of weightloss...not just the band.

So, those with the band can and probably will lose hair, too.

I've been on maintenance since January and I still lose more hair in the shower than normal.

I am not banded yet but will be on November 7th, 2008; however I do have thyroid diease and one of my issues is hair loss when my meds are not working correct. I take 1500 mcg daily of biotin when helps me retain my hair. I agree check with your nutritionist and see if maybe Biotin will work for you.

Many people on here swear by Biotin. It can be purchased over-the-counter at any place where they have a pharmacy (Wal-Mart, grocery store) and also at GNC, Vitamin World.

I asked my docotor about Biotin. He said if your hair loss is caused by lack of Biotin and B-Vitamins then it will help. He said most of his patients get hairloss due to not getting enough Protein. And some due to not getting enough other nutrients like B-Vitamins. Either way, taking both Biotin and extra protein along with your daily vitamins won't hurt either way. I still take biotin because it has really made my hair and my nails much nicer.

There are also those whose bodies go into shock from the surgery and thier bodies stop taking car of non-essential things like hair. In this case your body eventually recovers and so does your hair.

Hi,

Google "telogen hair loss" and you will get a lot of good info. In short, it can be caused by the stress of surgery(s), or most other pronounced stresses on the body- physical or emotional. You may feel better consulting with a dermatologist. Zinc tablets and zinc shampoos are commonly used. For bandsters, consider low intake of protein as a cause, or perhaps medications? I think I'm having some of it and my surgery was 4 months ago. It often starts about 2 months after surgery. Consider a check of your thyroid and other metobolic conditions- that is why the MD appt is good. Good luck!

Great information. I had my surgery on june 30th and started having more and more hair loss the last month or so. I don't know why i didn't put the two together, but now i know i definitely need more protein. Thanks.

thanks for the info. I will contact the nutritionist at St.Joseph.You are a big success with your lost.

cj