Is hair loss a side effect of having the lap-band?
Mine started falling out and breaking off in March which was about 4 months out. I'm still having problems. Docs recommended Biotin and make sure I'm getting my protein in. Hope it helps but so far it's still coming out.
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Highest Weight: 279 Info Session Weight: 272
Day of Surgery Weight: 260 Goal Weight: 180
Current Weight: 201
Day of Surgery Weight: 260 Goal Weight: 180
Current Weight: 201
Yes, hair loss is a side-effect of lap band surgery. There are many reasons which are responsible for this. Somewhere i read about this and i found this is due to potein deficiency due to weight loss.
Here you get the possible reason for this and solution
http://www.lapbandsurgeryfaq.com/questiondetail.php?question id=122&pg=possibilities_of_hair_loss_after_lap_band_surgery?
Here you get the possible reason for this and solution
http://www.lapbandsurgeryfaq.com/questiondetail.php?question id=122&pg=possibilities_of_hair_loss_after_lap_band_surgery?
LoveIyLady
on 5/22/10 2:11 pm, edited 5/22/10 2:12 pm
on 5/22/10 2:11 pm, edited 5/22/10 2:12 pm
My long gorgeous curly hair came out in handfuls............
@ month 3
I had to have my hair cut off within 1/2 inch of my scalp. I took Biotin, protein, every vitamin invented...used rogain....finally bought a wig.
It's been stressful, depressing and so very sad as I get comments that my long naturally curly hair is gone.
@ month 3
I had to have my hair cut off within 1/2 inch of my scalp. I took Biotin, protein, every vitamin invented...used rogain....finally bought a wig.
It's been stressful, depressing and so very sad as I get comments that my long naturally curly hair is gone.
I had very thick long hair also. I had lap band surgery in November and my hair started falling out about five months after surgery. I have found that super silica, 15 drops in my water in the morning and 15 at night has stopped the hair loss. I'll just be glad when it comes back. You might want to give it a shot. My hair was coming out by the handfuls but I'm also making sure that I am getting enough protein. Pure protein makes some protein bars that have 20 grams of protein and around 200 calories and very low sugar. They actually taste really good. They are great if I don't have time for breakfast or lunch. I've also been using them with my dinner meal usually half of one to make sure I get the protein I need. Good luck to you. Every one has told me that the hair will come back, I hope it does soon.