Hi, I had my surgery on 10/10, weighing in at a tipping 385 pounds. In the first month, I did not see anything out of normal, however the past 3 weeks I had a crazy amount of hair loss. I also hit a platu, and have not loss any weight these past 3 weeks. I am stuck at 335. Today a chunk of hair came out as I brushed it. I am totally freeking out. Bloodwork gets done every 6 months, so that would be done at my next visit on 4/15/09. I take my chewables every day, and have increased my protein in per my dr. at my last visit, being I lost only 3 pounds from Jan to feb. Is anyone haveing hair issues?

I haven't had the hair loss issue with the band because I just had it done, but years ago when I was on the Phen Phen my hair fell out from loosing that weight rapidly. I took Biotin and used Biotin Shampoo. It helped me maybe its something u can look into... Michelle

I would say the same, Paul Mitchell tea tree works well too. It acts kind of like a stimulant. Maybe you should get blood work done sooner, it could be more serious than you think. I would talk it over with my doctor and ask him if it is normal.

Yes, I had hair loss too. My shower drain was backed up twice during that time. I would run my fingers through my hair and get an alarming clump of hair and was picking hairs off my shirt for weeks. You are right at the peak of the typical time frame for hair loss. Hair loss typically starts 3 months out, (in your case, it probably started with slight shedding in early January). As long as you are getting enough Protein and Vitamins, it should slow then end within 3 months (or for you, early April).

Even though you have been careful to get your vitamins and protein, there is a third possible cause for hair loss and the only treatment is time. Your body has gone through a huge change in diet and a surgery and it is probably in survival mode. It has shut down processes not necessary for survival (hair being one). It should recover soon and hair loss will stop then you should notice new growth. Try not to stress out, I know that is hard when you ar finding handfuls of hair but too much stress may slow down recovery. My doctor assured me that in all his many surgeries, not one of his pateints went bald due to post-surgery hair loss...all recovered and regrew the lost hair.

I recommend you try a "Hair, Skin and Nails" supplement too-something with around 3000mcg of Biotin. I can't say for sure that taking it helped stop my hairloss but I can say that as my hair has grown back, it has become very thick and healthy.

Edited March 17, 200917 yr by Jodi_620

I have lost massive amounts of hair, anisthesia (sp) is a cause and took a couple months to catch up for me post surgery. I had my bloodwork done regularly and was fine, 2 months after it was ok, I was lacking zink and folic acid. Lack of Zink is a major cause of hair loss. I went to my obgyn because I have never been able to take zink, he suggested children's flinstone with minerals. Has worked, bloodwork is great again and my bald spots have hair on them, and it has only been 3 months of taking them.

I also found that focus on Protein is great, but you actually do need veggies too, which is where zink comes from, and i was not eating any.

Best of luck

Yes I am experiencing the same thing,I am thinning at the front of my head and you can see my scalp. I was banded 3rd Sept 2008 and have lost about 35 pounds. I have had the flu twice since January, so it could be from that as well. Anyway this week I have started taking 2X daily dose of multi vitamins & minerals and having fresh mainly vegi and fruit juiced daily. I am really focusing on healthy nutritious food as I have been really slack and having lots of meal replacements when I should be eating real food.

Where can you get biotin?

Where can you get Biotin?

Anyplace that sells Vitamins.

Jodi,

Thanks for the information. Very helpful. I probably started losing hair around 4 months. I'm in my 5 month and I'm definitely noticing the loss. I will try the biotin. I have to admit I have not been very good with the vitamins or the protein. The pills are too big and the protein does not like to stay down. I don't like the drinks. Can you recommend a good protein powder? At my last Dr visit they told me I had to increase both immediately. So I am trying and I have improved the last week. Thanks so much and congrats on your BMI. You are doing great!! Way to go girl!!!

Carolyn

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I was terrible at taking my vitamins but my protein has always been a huge focus of mine. I had my surgery in May and three months out I started losing a dramatic amount of hair. It scared the hell out of me. I started taking my multi vitamin and a biotin supplement and it stopped. Now it's growing back and it's that wisp baby hair crap that I can't stand.

Jodi,

Thanks for the information. Very helpful. I probably started losing hair around 4 months. I'm in my 5 month and I'm definitely noticing the loss. I will try the Biotin. I have to admit I have not been very good with the Vitamins or the Protein. The pills are too big and the protein does not like to stay down. I don't like the drinks. Can you recommend a good Protein powder? At my last Dr visit they told me I had to increase both immediately. So I am trying and I have improved the last week. Thanks so much and congrats on your BMI. You are doing great!! Way to go girl!!!

Carolyn

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You are welcome Carolyn. Honestly, I don't use shakes anymore and never used powders. I eat high protein foods like eggbeaters with meat for Breakfast and lean meats, Beans and dairy for lunch and dinner. I feel like that is the healthier way to go.

I don't care to drink those processed canned shakes too often. But I did supplement between meals during the height of the hair loss. I bought the Worldwide Pure Protein Shakes. They are dairy based and taste a little better. They have 35 G of protein per shake and the sugar content is not too high. You can get them at Vitamin Shoppe if you have one local, they also have a website: Pure Protein Shake Frost Choco by Worldwide Sport - VitaminShoppe.com I would sip on one of these between breakfast and lunch.

I just take the Flintstone chewable daily vitamins. I tolerate them well. For Calcium I take the Viactive chews and they are like a daily treat to me (chocolate is good but my fav. is caramel).