Hair Loss?

[angeldivine1 23]

So, I've noticed several patients saying that they've experienced Hair loss as a result of being banded. I'm wondering if I start taking plenty of Biotin BEFORE my surgery if it will help with mot experiencing hair loss. My procedure is October 17 and my pre-op liquid diet starts October 4. Thoughts or advice?

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

Hi there! I had been taking Biotin for a few years prior to my surgery. I still had hair loss. It's growing back like a champ right now. So, my experience is that taking it prior to the surgery didn't really make a difference. Good luck!

[angeldivine1 23]

Thanks, that's the conclusion that I came to after doing some research. Thanks again!

[deandagirl72 1]

]I am over 2 years out from having the Gastric Sleeve. I was using Rogaine for a little while, but it didn't do to much. I started taking 5000 Biotin and my hair started getting thicker and growing back, but I bagan getting adult acne, so I cut down to taking the Biotin only twice a week. Now, out of no where. My hair has began falling out again in astonishing amounts and I am right back where I started. Don't know why it started all over again and just don't know what to do next.

[MaryV 34]

my doctor told me people start loosing thier hair because they dont take in enough protien. he also told me to take a good multi Vitamin they said prenatal ones work well especially if you are worried about Hair loss. i take a vitamin daily and make sure i eat plenty of protien and i have not had any problems loosing my hair yet and i really cant afford to since its thin as it is.

[Bandora 136]

I experienced Hair loss about 2 months after my surgery. After that my hair seems to be growing back as normal. I do feel it was due to the low amount of Protein because I was on pre-op diet and then was only doing liquids/mushies. Currently I take Biotin daily as well as a Multivitamin. My hair stylist was telling me that as women age we lose more hair. I just turned 45 so maybe that is due to my aging. Anyways, I chose a new hair style that I don't have to blowdry and flatiron and my hair is looking pretty thick these days.