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Its been two years since I got the lap band. My hair was super long and thick before surgery and now it's thin and barely will grow past my shoulders!

Any advice on how to get it to grow again?

Thanks!

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Biotin. I take one every day but haven't been banded that long. Sooo just trying to make sure. I have read post when people loose hair they take biotin and it helps. I also take cal multi and Omega 3

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How many mg of Biotin? & thanks!

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I have heard you need to make sure you are getting enough Protein as well. My surgeon gave me a basic calculation of body weight x .3 = recommended protein.

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I take 2500 mgs. And it's a very small liquid pills I have no problems taking about the size of a pea From nature made.

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Thanks! Ill try that! hopefully i will see results!

about how long did it take for you to see results?

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Had the same problem. Went to a nutritional MD gave me 17 diff supplements and even IV Vitamins. The hair grew back once my weight stabilized. Sudden spurts in weight loss seemed to kick it in again. My hair will never be the thick curly hair it was. I started doing the Brazilian straightening (keratin) and my hair has grown a lot and is in great shape

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I have heard you need to make sure you are getting enough Protein as well. My surgeon gave me a basic calculation of body weight x .3 = recommended protein.

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Thanks for sharing the formula. It's very helpful !

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anyone out their im getting worried i hope it aint nuthn serious but my barber was cutting my hair today he noticed afew spots on my head head less hair then other spots im fukkn worried what the f**k is goin on ive been goin through alot lately lots of stress n problems but im 24 young i shouldnt be having these problems is it because im eating less

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I have been taking 2000 mg of Biotin just as a precaution. BUT, my nutritionist said it wasn't needed, that the Protein is what keeps your hair healthy.

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I am also taking 5000 mg of Biotin. Figure better safe than sorry.

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Protein , Protein and protein. I had a friend that had gastric bypass and because he didn't realize he needed lots of protein. He went from a head full of hair to almost bald. So like I said protein, eat and drink protein. There are whey protein low carb powder shakes at Walmart with 52 grams of protein. Drink 1 a day. That should help out. And of course take liquid or chewable multi Vitamins. (:

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