5 YR OUT LOOSING HAIR NOT WEIGHT

I'm looking to get the band Out I will be going to UNC hospital in NC.

Why would the band make you lose hair? There are two reasons for hair loss after weight loss surgery. One is the anaesthetic, and that doesn't wait 5 years to kick in; the other is dramatic weight loss which you say you haven't had. Unless you are unable to eat and so are totally malnourished - but then you would have lost weight! 

If your 5 Yrs Post Operative from the band it can be from IRON Deficiency, Have it checked out.

 Telogen Effluvium is ONLY Immediately Post-op after Major Surgery, or Drastic Weight loss or Excess Stress!

 Other REASONS for hair loss:

 Thyroid Problems, Alopecia, Scalp Conditions, Medications< POS, and Excess Styling.

 Good Luck with your removal

I have read of a few bandsters who have lost hair years post op from being malnourished from the vomiting caused by the band so if that is the situation you should bring it up with your docs and see about stronger supplements or some way to get in your nutrients.