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Hello...i was reading stories of 50 years n older who had lap-band n said they loss their hair....those over 50 did u loss all ur hair or anyone under 50 did u loss any of ur hair? did dr. mention this is one of the side effect n why?

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I specifically asked that question. I am 50. He said...you will not lose your hair if you get your 60 grams of Protein a day. He also said that does happen with by-pass patients though! So far.....I haven't started losing it yet. Hope this helps...Lisa

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i'm 45 and having no issues.

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Hair loss is common with any type of rapid weight loss. Getting in your Protein and supplementing with products like Biotin can help but there's no guarantee you won't have some hair loss. The good news is it usually only lasts during the rapid weight loss period and your hair goes back to normal afterwards.

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I am 63 and lost 135 pounds in first year. I took Biotine and made sure I got my needed Protein. Still have a full head of hair (knock on wood). Good luck with your journey.

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Hello...i was reading stories of 50 years n older who had lap-band n said they loss their hair....those over 50 did u loss all ur hair or anyone under 50 did u loss any of ur hair? did dr. mention this is one of the side effect n why?

My dr just tld me to start taking Biotin and zinc for that im newly banded havent lost any yet but i am very worried about im 51 my hair is long dont want to have to cut it but some people dont lose thiers just trying to stay positive about it and take Vitamins it is in results of the rapid weight loss lack of protien etc... Im trying find that balance where i get most of my protien and vitamis in each day its not real easy to do that but do my best good luck on yours :)

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