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Has your hair gotten thinner after being banded?  

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  1. 1. Has your hair gotten thinner after being banded?



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I agree, I get plenty of Protein. My surgeon has been really surprised that I am losing hair. I am going to see my family doctor on Monday just to make sure nothing is wrong.

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I have never lost hair after surgeries - gall bladder, hysterectomy, etc. - in the past.

I have lost hair during weight loss in the past - quick weight loss (Optifast and fen-phen).

I have always had thin hair, but it's definitely happening again. Sigh.

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I went to the doctor today and he is checking my thyroid. He gave me some Vitamins, juice Plus, to try. He wants me to take them for a month and see if they help. They are capsules so I have to break them up. They are supposed to be really good.

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I've tried juice Plus and they are pretty good. Not sure if they will help with the hair loss.

I'm using Nioxin Shampoo and a Nioxin gel I rub into my scalp where it's thinning. I'm also taking Biotin.

I noticed some little wispies growing in at my hairline, so maybe there is hope.

I've taken pre-natal Vitamins in the past and always liked how they affected my hair and nails, but lately it doesn't seem to be having the same affect, so I guess I'd have to agree with you, WASA. But I guess they can't hurt??

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I answered this poll a while back and said I hadn't lost hair. However, after about 5 months post op I thinned out and it was noticeable to me. no one else said anything. I started taking Biotin again and I am back to normal again.

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