Hair loss

[Humming Bird 275]

You can try all the remedies that people talk about on this site and start them early. Some swear by them, but in my case, nothing helped. The 2 big ones seem to be Protein and Biotin. I was doing both of those even before my hair started thinning and I don't know if they helped or not. I am still doing both of those and several other things. My hair is baby fine and thin anyway, so I think I was doomed. At 7 1/2 months post-op I think it might have slowed down a bit. I would say I lost about 30-40 %.

[Luvbnanurse 1]

I am 3 years out I lost alot of hair at first but it stops my hair is thicker than ever now, it does come back. My feeling is your body is in shock and I do think there is something to the anesthesia theory, but whatever the reason it does stop.:thumbdown:

[PhdGirl 0]

You can try all the remedies that people talk about on this site and start them early. Some swear by them, but in my case, nothing helped. The 2 big ones seem to be Protein and Biotin. I was doing both of those even before my hair started thinning and I don't know if they helped or not. I am still doing both of those and several other things. My hair is baby fine and thin anyway, so I think I was doomed. At 7 1/2 months post-op I think it might have slowed down a bit. I would say I lost about 30-40 %.

like half- youre not bald tho- no one has gone bald right? Would you not do the band bec of Hair loss? Do u feel very self conscious- have people noticed?

[PhdGirl 0]

I am 3 years out I lost alot of hair at first but it stops my hair is thicker than ever now, it does come back. My feeling is your body is in shock and I do think there is something to the anesthesia theory, but whatever the reason it does stop.:thumbdown:

Cna I request to be done without anesthesia> lol- does this happen by every surgery?

[Humming Bird 275]

Some people have noticed, but I would think most just won't say what they think. I am still glad I got banded and hope my hair returns soon.

I have had 4 surgeries with general anesthesia and only had Hair loss now, so I think it is more the lack of nutrition. Suppliments are just not the same.

[PhdGirl 0]

Some people have noticed, but I would think most just won't say what they think. I am still glad I got banded and hope my hair returns soon.

I have had 4 surgeries with general anesthesia and only had Hair loss now, so I think it is more the lack of nutrition. Suppliments are just not the same.

I did some research- hearing about Protein biotion nioxin silica zinc multivitamins... maybe if I become an obsessive vita person Ill be ok.. I just wish I knew HOW MUCH before I committed and was able to see pix of myself 6 months in... But life doesnt work that way.

[Luvbnanurse 1]

It has happened to me with every surgery but not to the extent it did with the lap band but as I said my personal opinion is shock to the system from all things involved in it. But whatever the reason my hair is back.:thumbdown:

[Humming Bird 275]

I did some research- hearing about Protein biotion nioxin silica zinc multivitamins... maybe if I become an obsessive vita person Ill be ok.. I just wish I knew HOW MUCH before I committed and was able to see pix of myself 6 months in... But life doesnt work that way.

I did all those things early on plus some..... didn't really help.

[PhdGirl 0]

I did all those things early on plus some..... didn't really help.

As in you lost a lot of hair anyway

[Humming Bird 275]

As in you lost a lot of hair anyway

yes, I still lost a lot of hair. That doesn't mean everyone will though.

I started doing all the things people list here at LBT and used Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, Nioxin vits., When it started coming out I even tried Rogain. For me and the type of hair I have it nothing worked.

[PhdGirl 0]

yes, I still lost a lot of hair. That doesn't mean everyone will though.

I started doing all the things people list here at LBT and used Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, Nioxin vits., When it started coming out I even tried Rogain. For me and the type of hair I have it nothing worked.

oh boy- in your opinion as a result of weight loss, anesthesia or what?

[Humming Bird 275]

In my opnion it was the rapid weightloss and malnutrition to a point.

[PhdGirl 0]

In my opnion it was the rapid weightloss and malnutrition to a point.

Thanks so much- Im really hoping thats what it is as I dont meet the BMI and I wont be losing crazy amounts- as well as my adjustments will be spread out because of traveling etc Im hoping to suffer slightly less.....

[2911plans 16]

I am losing hair. I am 9 months post op. I noticed the thinning at 5 months post op. I have always taken Biotin and I get a lot of Protein in everyday. I am on HBP meds. I think it is a combination of the HBP meds, stress and the surgery. I am a 3rd grade teacher. I am stressed because I have to prepare 20 kids for the state test. I just pray that the thinning will stop soon. I've always had a head full of hair. Now my scalp is exposed at the temples, nape and crown.

I also have the Joan Rivers hair makeup. It helps, but I am self conscience when I wear it.

Edited February 25, 2010 by 2911plans

[erinrutledge 0]

i'm about 5 months out and just recently noticed the hair loss/thinning. i've always had super thick hair and i definitely started panicking when i noticed the thinning/loss. i'm a hairstylist so it makes me even more self conscious and concerned. i've been using Nioxin but just started using Alterna Life Volume Restore because its a better product than Nioxin, so i'm going to see if it helps more. I also take Biotin daily. I have hypothyroidism as well, so i don't know if thats a contributing factor or not. I'm glad i have been able to read others' stories here to see that i'm not completely alone in this