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My hair is still falling out, Does anyone know what I can do, or take....

My doctor says dont worry about it, but its not is hair, so he doesnt have to be concerned...

Someone please tell me,what I can take....I am freakin out.

Thanks

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Well, I lost my hair when I was diagnosed with lupus cause of all the medicines and stuff but oil of rosemary helped me alot. I am african american so I put it in my hair grease . If you are caucasian I recommend using it in your leave in conditioner just pour it in the conditoner bottle. It is kind of expensive and they come in small bottles liquid form.They also come in pill form which helps tremendously. You can find it at any health food store! Hope this helps, DeeDee

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how long have you been banded, and what is your protien like? How long have you been loosing your hair?

We need more information.

If your doc says not to worry, then get a second doc's opionion, and/or don't worry

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Hi, I was banded on 4/21/05, I don't keep track of my Protein intake, but I drink shakes, have eggs, tuna and such......I am taking extra Calcium, and Biotin, as well a multi Vitamins.

I can't for the life of me figure out what to do next.....I have been having hair loss for about 1 month, I lose what seems like goobs when I shower.

Thanks for any info you have.

Thanks DeeDee, I will try the Rosemary oil.....Thanks, for advising.....

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Start keeping track of your protien for a little bit and see what you think you are averaging. You usually need 60+ grams of protien so if you aren't getting that much, you might have your culprit...

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I agree, you need to make sure your protien is up there, at least 50grams a day-minimum. You may think you are taking in more than you are. Try to get in 20 per meal. I have heard that Hair loss is one of the side effects of the band. Just think Protein. On the food site, there is a website for protein chips w/ 20 grams for a little bag. Check it out-- $10 for a sample box of 5 different types. I just ordered some myself. Try eating roast beef and cheese or chicken instead of tuna. Fish oil is real good for your hair also.

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thank you everyone for the input, I am gonna drink 3 shakes a day, to be sure I get enough Protein, because I really dont eat enough to get it....thanks again....

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My hair has been falling out also the last year (way before this band diet). I finally went to a hormone specialist and she did more blood tests than I thought existed! Even tho my thyroid was not abnormally low it was on the "low end" and she put me on thyroid med. I've been taking it for about 6 weeks and finally NEED to shave under my arms again. (Who'd think I'd miss THAT?) Anyway, you might get this tested. You can be low w/o the test showing it. Other symptoms are dry skin, low energy (although that could be anything) and especially loosing hair from the outside of your EYEBROWS! (Certainly true in my case.)

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I lost some of my hair during month 4 but it does grow back. Mine did ,and I have thin hair to boot! I think we have the same surgeon,Dr.Kwon he told me to take the Centrum chewables and watch my Protein intake but also to make sure I am getting in some veggies too.

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