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I was banded in June of this year, and lately my hair seems to be falling out a lot more than the normal, every day Hair loss. I had a handful of hair today after my shower, and it's never that much. Am I deficient somewhere? Should I bring it up to my surgeon? Are there other Vitamins I should be taking?

I have lots of hair, and the thought of it falling out is scary!!!

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When I lost weight a few years back, I had the same thing happen. I saw my Dr. and he informed me it was due mal-nourishment, mainly the lack of Protein. I would check with your Dr but you may need to step up your protein. By the way are you taking Vitamins?

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Banded in March. Hair loss started in June and still going. Trying not to worry. There are several threads here about it. Good luck.

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I was banded last September. My hair starting falling out in February. It stopped in May and is regrowing. I have lots of new growth...and it sticks straight up :) It will get better. Find ways to boost your Protein and talk to your doc. Good luck!

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I was banded in March and started losing hair in May and June. I started taking Biotin and I use the Shampoo Nioxin. My hair is coming back and I also cut it shorter. So do not stress some say it is Protein intake, but I have always kept mine Protein high and I still lost hair.

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You should yes up your Protein intake but my dr also told me to take Biotin and lots of it. I was worried about the Hair loss too. Getting married in a few months and I need all the hair I can get.

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You might look into Biotin. They sell it at Walmart and grocery stores.

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I was banded in December and started noticing Hair loss in late February. It lasted through May and then it stopped just as suddenly as it started. I can now see lots of regrowth. I didn't really do anything different other than taking Biotin but I'm not really sure how much that helped. Just try not to panic. It will get better.

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