I heard ( cant remember where ) that you can not dye your hair for 1 year after surgery due to lack of protein in diet. I have the lap band back in may 2008 and my hair seems fine. So if I want to get some hi-lights.... I should be okay right?

Thanks for the help!

~~Jessica :cursing:

I havent heard that before,but I have my hair highlighted regularly and have had no problems. I had my band done March 08. Good luck with the weightloss. :cursing:

I hope that's just a myth because I need to dye my grays often lol.

you shouldn't HAVE a lack of Protein in your diet, except for the brief period post op when some of us are on liquids only (ie my doc doesn't allow Protein shakes the 1st week post op) Otherwise most of us report that we're supposed to get in protein however, even in supplement form. SO lack of protein shouldn't be an issue.

Beyond that, I've never heard that and color my hair regularly

I was banded in May also. I have dyed my hair 3 times so far and no problems. If your not getting enough protien your hair will start to fall out. But that is anyone. It doesn't matter if you dye your hair or not. So have fun with color!

I also have never heard such a thing. But if you are worried about it, try henna. No chemicals, all natural, beautiful color...I recommend the henna sold at Lush.

I was banded in October and have dyed and permed my hair since then. No problems. I did perm to make it look thick again, since I was loosing a little bit of hair. Good luck.

Thanks everyone!! :whatchutalkingabout

~~Jessica

I heard ( cant remember where ) that you can not dye your hair for 1 year after surgery due to lack of protein in diet. I have the lap band back in may 2008 and my hair seems fine. So if I want to get some hi-lights.... I should be okay right?

Thanks for the help!

~~Jessica :whatchutalkingabout

I've never heard that. Weird! I've colored my hair since my surgery and I was fine : )!