I was banded June 25th, 2009 and I lost more weight on the pre-diet than I have since my op....but have lost 64 pounds so far, still have a long way to go. The worst thing I am having to deal with now is the hair loss!!!! My hair has been thick all my life but now it's falling out and so thin. I have been taking silica for 2 months and just started taking zinc...sure hope something soon helps before I end up bald!! Anyone else have this problem?