Hairloss

[Lch8 0]

I was banded almost two years ago. Ever since then I have been shedding hair more or less every other month. My hair grows back, but it's almost always thinner at top. I've been taking Biotin, I get enough protien, etc. Does anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions as to what can be done?

[journey4me 23]

Go get some Biotin it is used to strengthen your hair and nails. It works great! Found in the Vitamin isle. Good luck!

[Lch8 0]

I already do.

[journey4me 23]

There might be something herbal. I would ask a health food store or search online.

[journey4me 23]

Good luck there has to be something out there. Hopefully you will get someone who has gone through it to give you advice on here. I am sorry I wasn't much help.

[SaucyBandster 23]

What amount of Biotin are you taking? I noticed there are many different mcg's between 1000 and 7500. I take 7500 and my hair has grown two inches in the past month. It's crazy.

[Gia24 0]

how crazy bec i was band in Nov and my hair is falling out also. Ive been pretty upset over it but its growing back, just slowly.

[Lch8 0]

What amount of Biotin are you taking? I noticed there are many different mcg's between 1000 and 7500. I take 7500 and my hair has grown two inches in the past month. It's crazy.

Thanks for the advice. I am taking 1000 mcg's. I will definitely get the 7500 mcg's soon and hope I have better luck!

[SaucyBandster 23]

Good luck to you!! I think 1000 is too low of an amount. I spoke to a few people at the health food store as well as the nurse and they said to up to 7500. I was taking 1000 preop and then once I switched to 7500, my hair and nails started growing like crazy.

[JustDoIt130 369]

Good to know, mine has started shedding like crazy too- I thought I had avoided it, I'm about 5 weeks post op and it just started happening. I'm taking Biotin, but will definitely up the amount!

[shakey88 37]

Mine is still shedding, but not nearly as bad. It took up to month 7 post-op for it to slow down. I hope that it stops on its own!

[Carolinegee 11]

So 7500 is a safe amount...?

[SaucyBandster 23]

So 7500 is a safe amount...?

Per my Dr, the nurse and the herb "expert", you can take more than 7500. I take the 7500 daily and it's significant.

[MissMay 1]

Hi. I'm dealing with the same issue. I actually had to go to my Primary Care doctor and the hair loss specialist (your Dermatologist) - I was diagnosed last month with Telogen Effluvium (http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/effluviums). I've lost almost ALL my hair and have huge bald spots on my head. My band doctor kept dismissing my claims of Hair loss and I along with seeing the Dermatologist (who is the specialist in this field) - I have to get steroid shots in my head once a month along with using Mens Rogaine twice a day. I also take Biotin (5000 mcg a day) along with my multi-vitamins, B-complex AND I get about 120 grams of Protein in a day.

I actually am in the process of purchasing a wig and have a costume wig (I call it my "test drive" wig) that I wear now because I am tired of caps and head scarves every day. I am sad. Telogen Effluvium is caused by severe stress or trauma to the body which puts your hair in a dormant (non-growing) stage. It is reversible but it could be up to a year before it starts to grow back in, if it does grow back in. I also start acupuncture this weekend and will go every two weeks to get my body to "unstress" if this is the cause. I had my surgery in July 2011 and I've lost about 30 lbs. I keep trying to justify that it's only hair and at least I don't have cancer or something but I tell you that I am humiliated and sad. Not only am I dealing with the issues all of us have regarding eating and lapband but now I have to deal with hair loss. OY! It's only hair. The lapband journey and issues will continue and I am glad I had the surgery. I just have to take one day at a time and know that it will all work out as it will for you.

Best of luck.

May

[kychick1294 0]

I was banded about 6 months ago, and 3 months later my hair started falling out by the clumps. I literally was cleaning the drain everytime I showered because it was full of hair.. my hairbrush was the same way. I have thin hair anyway and it has never held a curl or anything...but I eventually got to the point where I had to start scrunching it just to make it look decent. (I've NEVER been able to do it before, but somehow I made it look presentable) I had a friend who had the gastric bypass done and the same happened to her. She told me to take B5 and Lysine. I started taking it immediately and my hair is almost back to normal.. I noticed an immediate difference! I got it cut to make sure there were no more dead ends, and now I can wear it straight again since its layered. I notice new hair coming in everywhere (although its gray, thats ok I'll take it!!) Give these a try and hopefully they will work out for you!!