HELP! MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT!

I was banded on 4/16/07 and within the last 3 weeks my hair has started falling out!  It is not in huge clumps, but when I brush my hair the brush is with hair in it or if i comb my fingers through my hair at least 3-4 strands come out with each combing of my fingers!  I don't want to be bald like my brother.  Does this stop on its own or do I need to do something else? PLEASE HELP Thanks

I think you need to eat more protein.  I read that this can be an issue if you are deficient in protein intake. 

Thanks Patti

wow!  That's a lot of weight in a short amount of time!  You sound more like a gastric bypass patient.  Good for you, but as to your hair, I think when you lose that fast there is that risk.  Although a few hairs in your brush dosen't mean you are losing your hair.  I lost 60 pounds in a very short period of time, this was when I was young and foolish, and under a great amount of stress raising four children alone.  But I wasn't getting the nurients I needed.  They tell you eat protien first, before anything else, because it's important to keep your body from feeding on it's self.  If you don't get enough protein your body will break down muscle tissue for energy.   I forgot what I was leading up to telling you I lost 60 pounds, I also lost a third of my hair, but when I started eating better it all came back. Eat protein!   Good luck and sucess with your diet!

Don't worry it usually takes about 3 months and stops.....Also it dosent start until like 3-4 months after surgery..... I have had so many surgery through the yrs. and it happens each time for me.... they told me it has to do with the anesthesia..... you can google it and look it up.... NOw some people usually by-pass patients loose alot because of not enough nutrients absorbed but with the band that is not the case.... It does stop on it own don't worry... Good luck on your new journey.... Laura

I learned something new from Laura!  Thanks!

KIM... your child just hung up on me twice!!!!!!!!!!!    

Im at work!  I am gonna kill them

I left you a message.. i hope it is still there when you get home..   LOL... Glad to see you on the boards!!!

Make sure you are getting enough protein, 70 g/day.  I still 5 years out can not consume enough food to get it all in , so still use protein shakes to supplement.  Also trying a zinc supplement.   Stef