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This is very common about 3 months after surgery. This article explains the reason why. Everyone experiences hair loss on a daily basis. Normal hair loss is barely noticeable, amounting to less than 100 hairs per day. However, the stress of a major surgery can cause hair loss to accelerate up to three times as much in both men and women. It's the body's way of reacting to the trauma of the operation. The Facts During a normal hair growth cycle, hair grows, then enters into a resting or "telogen" period and eventually sheds. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, "telogen effluvium" is a term used to describe hair that has been rushed into the resting state after the body suffers a shock due to major surgery. As resources are redirected to help heal the affected surgical area, the body temporarily shuts down hair production because it is not necessary for survival. Identification Telogen effluvium related to surgery can be distinguished from other forms of hair loss in several ways. Individuals typically begin to notice the increasing hair loss two to three months after the surgery. Hair loss after surgery is uniform, noticeable on the scalp but never excessive enough to cause a patchy appearance or complete baldness. In addition, the shed hairs all exhibit a specific pattern at the root, which resembles a white bulb. Time Frame Hair usually resides in the telogen phase for a period of two to four months before growth resumes. Individuals don't begin to notice the increase in hair loss when showering or brushing the hair until about three months post-surgery. Although the resting hair is being pushed out of the scalp by new hair that is already growing, it can take anywhere from about six months to a year for the hair to return to its normal fullness. Gastric Bypass Surgery Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass or other operations of the digestive tract designed to reduce obesity are more prone to hair loss post-surgery. This is due to the reduced intake of food in the weeks and months immediately following these procedures. The body needs an adequate amount of Proteins and Vitamins to maintain hair production. Protein-enhanced shakes are often recommended for these patients as a substitute until solid food can be better tolerated. Proper Diet Hair loss related to surgery typically reverses itself without any medicinal intervention or the need for over-the-counter hair loss tonics or treatments. However, maintaining a diet rich in Protein and Iron is believed to help promote and speed up healthy hair growth. Suggested foods include salmon, Beans, eggs, spinach, broccoli, nuts and whole-grain cereals. Avoid foods that can inhibit hair growth, such as those that contain high levels of caffeine and fat.

What the? Your posts are exactly what cause band problems in the future. Wow. You don't need to be extremely tight or tight at all for the band to work. Being overtight for too long leads to slippage and erosion. Once your band is gone, then what?

Follow your surgeon's post op directions. Everyone is different (sadly). Per exercise I was told no more than walking for 6 weeks. Doing too much too soon can lead to future problems. Rest and get your protein in.

...living in a lonely world. Took the midnight train going anywhere Anyway, good luck with the approval process. Welcome to the boards I'm new here too!

You are probably too tight. I went through a period where I was in the doctor's office once a month (or more) with fills and then taking some out. I'm now at that sweet spot but still can't eat breakfast. They say drinking a cup of hot tea helps - but I haven't been that lucky.

As far as breakfast goes, my surgeon has been banded for over 5 years and still can't do breakfast! I generally do a fruit smoothie for breakfast, myself. I can't do any other fruit, so I get my fruit in smoothie form. I couldn't do shrimp the 1st time I tried it. I can do it if I am real cautious and aware of what I am doing! I am good with crab; it is one of my staple along with fish. I do think that you are too tight if you pb that often. Good luck, everyone is different. I think I would die with 6 1/2 cc's. I have only 3cc's. Karen

It's like reading about me. My band is 7ml and I thought I had a restriction of 6.25ml. For the last 2 years since my last fill I have not really been abe to eat much. No point in even thinking about breakfast, a cup of tea on waking and then nothing before 10am. Lunch was usually soup and some melba toast. Dinner had to be something like cottage pie. Bread totally out of the question. Was sick most days sometimes 2 times a day. Tired all the time and generally felt like plop. Last week I had my band de-filled and taken down to 3.5ml and I am in wonderment at eating. I get up and can have cereal and a cup of tea straightaway. I can have a slice of bread with no problems. Although I am eating more I am now losing weight as I can eat properly and am kicking myself for living like I did for 2 years. Love and hugs

In my opinion, yeah, I'd say you're too tight. Even a tiny unfill can make a difference.

If you're refunding food daily, you are either too tight, or you are still taking too big of a bite and/or not chewing well enough. I would rather err on the side of being a little loser, rather than risk having a slip.. which you might be risking with daily vomiting. And while you may want to call it pb'ing, refunding, whatever, I know one bariatric surgeon who's opinion is "if it comes back up.. it's vomiting" ( I see his point, but I also know there are degrees of how forceful the returning food comes back...) Personally I wouldn't let them add more fluid and I would seriously consider having .1 or .2 taken back out. Best of luck to you.

1-2 lbs is normal. Obviously talk to ur Dr before your fill