Hair Loss

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I've been banded 2 years and have never used any of the shampoos. I

have thought about using the Nioxin, but don't want to shell out the

dough. My hair dresser said that chemo patients use it. Have you

lost a lot of weight in a short time? Often hair loss is more

dramatic if we lose weight quicker. There is also the left over

effect of anesthesia. I can only tell you by experience that the

hair loss for me was minimal and I had regrowth before the first year

was up. I was concerned because I have long hair and it wasn't too

thick to begin with, but its worked out fine. I think my hair is

actually thicker than when I weighed 300 lbs. Our overall health has

a lot to do with how well our hair is doing. The better your diet

and exercise is...adequate protein, etc. the better your hair will

look. I've consistantly taken a sublingual biotin supplement since

my surgery and its only 1000 mcg. I don't think we need more than

that. Above all try not to worry too much about it. It will improve.

Carol

>

>

> Hi, group.

> I went out today and bought some Bumble & Bumble Thickening

Shampoo to

> try to help with the hair loss. Should I have bought some sort of

special

> conditioner as well?

> I also got some Biotin, but the pills are only 1000 mcg each.

Someone

> said we should be taking 5000 mcg per day. Does that mean I must

take FIVE

> of the pills daily? Someone else mentioned a supplement called

Nioxin.

> What is that, and is it instead of (better than) Biotin?

> Also, I have a question: WHY does hair for most bandsters tend

to thin

> out? Is the hair loss temporary or permanent? Thanks for any help

on this!

>

>

> <'}}} >< L. =^.,.^=

>

>

>

> Thank God for what you have, and trust God for what you need.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

As others have said, the hair will grow back, whether you put any expensive crap

on it or not. And I don't know about doses for biotin in particular, but it is

VERY possible to OD on some vitamins and supplements, and that might be one. I

don't mean OD in the sense that you're likely to die, but to have other

complications. Will " thickening shampoo " make the hair you have look thicker?

No idea.

But many who have anesthesia for ANY reason lose hair. Many who lose lots of

weight by ANY method lose hair. You've done both.

But in all cases it WILL grow back, whether you do anything special to it or for

it or not. Really.

Mine did and I did nothing but eat right and shampoo regularly with whatever was

cheap at Costco, usually one of the types of Suave. (I've never even cared

whether it was the oily hair kind, the dry hair kind, the thickening kind, or

anything else. I just grab a couple bottles.)

dan

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hair loss

>

>Hi, group.

> I went out today and bought some Bumble & Bumble Thickening Shampoo to

>try to help with the hair loss. Should I have bought some sort of special

>conditioner as well?

> I also got some Biotin, but the pills are only 1000 mcg each. Someone

>said we should be taking 5000 mcg per day. Does that mean I must take FIVE

>of the pills daily? Someone else mentioned a supplement called Nioxin.

>What is that, and is it instead of (better than) Biotin?

> Also, I have a question: WHY does hair for most bandsters tend to thin

>out? Is the hair loss temporary or permanent? Thanks for any help on this!

>

><'}}} >< L. =^.,.^=

>

>Thank God for what you have, and trust God for what you need.

>

[Guest guest]

L.

//Someone said we should be taking 5000 mcg per day.

Does that mean I must take FIVE of the pills daily?//

I don't think you need to take quite that much biotin.

I have taken 2500-3000 mcg daily and seen great

results. when I was taking 1/2 that it just wasn't

enough

Currently I'm taking a supplement called great hair.

I got it at vitamin shoppe. it contains 1500mcg per

pill. and I take 2 each day. the pills are pretty big

so if you can't get that big a pill down you might

have to break it in half. I even crushed it and added

it to water the first time I took it and it wasn't

bad. it seems to be working pretty good, you have to

use it for a few weeks before you'll notice a

difference, as you've gotta wait for the hair to grow.

it also has a lot of other nutrients in it here's the

list of what it has in it. (their serving is 2 pills,

this is the info per pill)

Vit A (as beta-carotene) 7500 IU

Vit C (as calcuim ascorbate) 300 mg

Riboflavin 50 mg

Niacin (as niacinamide) 25 mg

Vit B6 (as pyrodixine HCl) 50 mg

Folate (as folic acid) 400 mcg

Biotin 1500 mcg

Pantothenic Acid 300 mg

Iodine (from kelp) 75 mcg

Manganese 25 mg

PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 75 mg

Choline (as cholinebitartrate) 300 mg

Inositol 300 mg

L-Cysteine (as amino acid) 75mg

Minerals 37.5 mg

Hope this helps

- Ada

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I lost quite a bit of hair when I lost my 100#, three years ago, and it has

remained thin on top ever since. I tried various stuff including nioxin and the

stuff (forget the name) they sell at Costco, and vitamins, etc.

Right now I'm trying a six-month ($450) program called Kevis, that I found

online.

Two months in I hven't seen much improvement. . .DARN, but really, it takes

about 6 months to see more than stubble, if you get that. I haven't so far.

What is a thickening shampoo? Wonder if that would help? I always had TOO THICK

hair as a kid. And now, if I comb it right (almost like the old comb-over), it

looks okay. Not great. So I wear it short and hope folks notice my lovely eyes

instead of my hair!

Oh well.

G. in Olympia, WA

Dr. Kuri 12/03 265/163/145ish

C-)

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry to hear about your hairloss. Hang in there, it is all going to work out!

We are all here to support you all the way! Keep your head up! Keep in touch

and let all of us know how you are doing. ~Amy

<CLIFFCATH7@...> wrote: I lost quite a bit of hair when I

lost my 100#, three years ago, and it has remained thin on top ever since. I

tried various stuff including nioxin and the stuff (forget the name) they sell

at Costco, and vitamins, etc.

Right now I'm trying a six-month ($450) program called Kevis, that I found

online.

Two months in I hven't seen much improvement. . .DARN, but really, it takes

about 6 months to see more than stubble, if you get that. I haven't so far.

What is a thickening shampoo? Wonder if that would help? I always had TOO THICK

hair as a kid. And now, if I comb it right (almost like the old comb-over), it

looks okay. Not great. So I wear it short and hope folks notice my lovely eyes

instead of my hair!

Oh well.

G. in Olympia, WA

Dr. Kuri 12/03 265/163/145ish

C-)

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all who responded about the hair loss. I feel better now, and will

try not to worry. I was picturing myself with only tiny wisps of hair left,

and it scared me.

As long as I know this is only temporary, I can live with it.

<'}}} >< L. =^.,.^=

Thank God for what you have, and trust God for what you need.

[Guest guest]

re:hair loss

>Thanks to all who responded about the hair loss. I feel better now, and will

>try not to worry. I was picturing myself with only tiny wisps of hair left,

>and it scared me.

>As long as I know this is only temporary, I can live with it.

>

Yes, " this too shall pass " . And be thankful the hairloss isn't due to something

like alopecia or, even worse, chemo for a nasty cancer.

Keep smiling....

(and, hey, isn't a wig one of Dolly Parton's assets? (along with the other two,

of course))

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it's what you leave behind you when you go.

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Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/27/03

355/323/206/190

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Hi ,Good to hear from you again! Sorry to hear about the hair loss, in addition to my band surgery in Jan, I had another surgery in Aug and man that is taking a toll on my hair too. I have a huge advantage in that I have really thick hair so it isn't so noticable for me. I have been uping my vitamins to try and attack the problem from that angle. My hairdresser recommended Nioxin but also said, it is for life, if you start it, you shouldn't go off it.Good luck and let us know what works for you Cyrena240/154/150DOB: 1/19/07 Hair Loss

Hello all, been a lil while since Ive posted. But I read everyones

post everyday and still excellent job in giving out the info people

need on here...You DR A bansters ROCK!!...My question is..I had some

emails saved back before I had my surgery about hair loss and I have

lost them. Can someone tell me what kind of shampoo that some have

used to help them with the hair loss. Mine is just now starting to

fall out and I have veryyy fine hair..dont have much to be

losing...and I need something to help me keep what lil I have..lol So

any information I can get will be very much appreciated.

Thanks

DOB 8/1/07

207/170/130

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Hair loss is a common side effect of rapid weight loss and is temporary. It will grow back after your body gets over the "trauma" of the weight loss. Burdock root tea as a hair rinse has been reported to help.

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Hi everyone, Is there anyone in the group who has had problems with hair loss? My hair has always been oily, but now it seems to be on overload, and I can actually see through my hair! Any comments would be appreciated.Thanks

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Oh heck YES Renny it certainly is, you have what I call Thyroid hair,

mine is nearly crispy, and fine, its terrible.

luv

Dawn x

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Hi Renny

Yes, it is a symptom of low thyroid and it is also a symptom of low ferritin (that, more than low thyroid). Get to your GP and ask for a blood test to test to see if you have low ferritin (stored iron). If you are low, hair loss is a symptom, and you need to get some elemental iron such as Ferrous Sulphate (200 mgs) daily.

Sadly, I have lost most of my hair since becoming hypothyroid, and even the bit I still have is coming out. I am on Armour Thyroid and very fit and my ferritin level is high, but this could be yet another autoimmune disease because I have Hashimoto's antibodies. Once you have antibodies for one thing, you can easily get antibodies for another thing. In my case, I think I have antibodies to my hair follicles. I have been wearing a wig for years, and get many compliments about my 'lovely' hair. This is Ok, but not on a windy day.

For those of you who think wearing a wig must be awful, and that everybody who wears one looks like they wear one, this is not the case these days, you can buy some really realistic ones, as you can see if you go to either the photo's section and click on my album, or go to www.tpa-uk.org.uk and in the Menu, click on "About TPA-UK" right at the bottom of the Menu. You will see a picture of me - the wig and all.

Luv - Sheila

Hair loss

Hi allOne thing I have noticed recently is that every time I wash my hair, there is loads of hair left over on the sink. I am not going bald! Baldness does not run in my family but clumps of hair keep falling out, furthermore my hair is in poor condition ie; lank and dry.Is this a symptom of low thyroid?All the bestRenny

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Hi Sheila

You are right it doesn't look like a wig at all. Someone at work wears one and he only reason I realsised it was a wig is because one day i real;ised she has no eyebrows or eyelashes and that her hair never seems to grow! But it looks perfectly real

Re: Hair loss

Hi Renny

Yes, it is a symptom of low thyroid and it is also a symptom of low ferritin (that, more than low thyroid). Get to your GP and ask for a blood test to test to see if you have low ferritin (stored iron). If you are low, hair loss is a symptom, and you need to get some elemental iron such as Ferrous Sulphate (200 mgs) daily.

Sadly, I have lost most of my hair since becoming hypothyroid, and even the bit I still have is coming out. I am on Armour Thyroid and very fit and my ferritin level is high, but this could be yet another autoimmune disease because I have Hashimoto's antibodies. Once you have antibodies for one thing, you can easily get antibodies for another thing. In my case, I think I have antibodies to my hair follicles. I have been wearing a wig for years, and get many compliments about my 'lovely' hair. This is Ok, but not on a windy day.

For those of you who think wearing a wig must be awful, and that everybody who wears one looks like they wear one, this is not the case these days, you can buy some really realistic ones, as you can see if you go to either the photo's section and click on my album, or go to www.tpa-uk.org.uk and in the Menu, click on "About TPA-UK" right at the bottom of the Menu. You will see a picture of me - the wig and all.

Luv - Sheila

Hair loss

Hi all

One thing I have noticed recently is that every time I wash my hair, there is loads of hair left over on the sink. I am not going bald! Baldness does not run in my family but clumps of hair keep falling out, furthermore my hair is in poor condition ie; lank and dry.

Is this a symptom of low thyroid?

All the best

Renny

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> One thing I have noticed recently is that every time I wash my hair,

> there is loads of hair left over on the sink. my hair is in poor

condition ie; lank and dry.

I wonder, now you mention it my hair is very very thick but coming out

on washing. It is also very dry - haven't been able to look after it

much in the last year or so so trying to get it washed at the

hairdressers. But I have grown it so being longer may make a

difference. I am also a red head and I know that the hair is

coarser ...

luv keri

[Guest guest]

Hi Renny,

Yes, Thinning hair and

alopecia are both hypo symptoms- though there are other factors too. My

personal experience is that low cortisol aggravates this.

Subject:

Hair loss

Hi all

One thing I have noticed recently is that every time I wash my hair, there is

loads of hair left over on the sink. I am not going bald! Baldness does not run

in my family but clumps of hair keep falling out, furthermore my hair is in

poor condition ie; lank and dry.

Is this a symptom of low thyroid?

All the best

Renny

[Guest guest]

Try Nioxin, I've been using it for 6 months and my hair guy told me yesterday

that my hair is noticeably thicker. It is a little spendy and you have to use

it faithfully, but I swear by it.

<sandrak045@...> wrote: Me again! I need a few answers

regarding hair loss. I read on a

post that Sandy replied to about the issue of Hair loss being often

times due to lack of enough of the right fats and oils. I know that

getting in enough protein is a factor as well. Doesn't the anestesia

(sp?) affect things as well? I have had to have 4 surgeries in one

year! When I had weight loss surgery that was my second. I expected

some hair loss and sure enough it started in. I have always made

sure I have 60 grams of protien or more. I keep up on my calcium and

I have picked up the daily vit. that Sandy suggested as well as

calcium 6 mo. ago. I am very faithful to take them all. After the

3rd surgery I added Biotin 2500 mil. to my regimen. Just before my

4th surgery (hysterectomy) Dr. (WLS) asked me to have at least

90 grams of protein a day for a couple weeks to help me heal. I did

that. Now I'm getting in 60-70 gm. daily. I eat fish for dinner 2

times a week.. (Salmon & Talipia) I have canned tuna at least 2

times a week for lunch. I am not sure what oils and fats other than

those are good for me to have? I am seriouly concerned about my hair

loss its not stopping and I am starting to look bald at my temples as

well as my over all hair being about half as thick as it used to be.

I asked Dr. about it and he said I might need to add in some

Zinc to my diet and get some shampoo for hair loss. I'm really

bummed!!!

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Yes, the anesthesia is likely part of it. Here is an artcle on that.

http://www.keratin.com/ao/ao007.shtml

It's probably not the anesthesia itself, but the events that can

occur DURING anesthesia - lower than optimal BP temporarily, etc.

The good fats and oils are the Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils. i cover more

about these in my Band Guide in the files here, but here is more

info: In addition to foods with natural Omega 3's, they are added to

some foods, like The Smart Balance margarine

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632

This one talks about the importance of teh Omega 3's in pregnancy,

but includes good omega 3 - rich foods:

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/omega3.html

There is no " shampoo for hair loss " . Some will recommend Nioxin, but

that is 100% hype - several studies show it is useless, and not one

study to show it helps. All it does is improve the appearance of thin

hair - which is fine - but it does NOT cure it or stop loss or

increase growth.

What helps is TIME. The second hair is lost, it starts to re-grow.

you can feel the little new spikey nubs at the hairline. If people

have serious and lasting loss, they should look at their medications,

which are often the cultprit. thinfs like Minoxidil ARE proven to

help with more serious loss. You might also see a dermatologist, if

you're really worried.

The " THICKER HAIR " shampoo also swells the hair shaft to make thin

heair look thicker.

sandy r

>

> Me again! I need a few answers regarding hair loss. I read on a

> post that Sandy replied to about the issue of Hair loss being often

> times due to lack of enough of the right fats and oils. I know

that

> getting in enough protein is a factor as well. Doesn't the

anestesia

> (sp?) affect things as well? I have had to have 4 surgeries in one

> year! When I had weight loss surgery that was my second. I

expected

> some hair loss and sure enough it started in. I have always made

> sure I have 60 grams of protien or more. I keep up on my calcium

and

> I have picked up the daily vit. that Sandy suggested as well as

> calcium 6 mo. ago. I am very faithful to take them all. After the

> 3rd surgery I added Biotin 2500 mil. to my regimen. Just before

my

> 4th surgery (hysterectomy) Dr. (WLS) asked me to have at

least

> 90 grams of protein a day for a couple weeks to help me heal. I

did

> that. Now I'm getting in 60-70 gm. daily. I eat fish for dinner 2

> times a week.. (Salmon & Talipia) I have canned tuna at least 2

> times a week for lunch. I am not sure what oils and fats other

than

> those are good for me to have? I am seriouly concerned about my

hair

> loss its not stopping and I am starting to look bald at my temples

as

> well as my over all hair being about half as thick as it used to

be.

> I asked Dr. about it and he said I might need to add in some

> Zinc to my diet and get some shampoo for hair loss. I'm really

> bummed!!!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I lost a lot of hair in months 3-6 post opf it was rather disturbing, but not

uncommon. I ate my protein, I tried biotin, not much difference, and some

people like the nioxin shampoos and stuff, but I have heard they don't work well

either. What does make a difference is time, I am a year out and I have a full

head of hair again, what a relief. Yes I believe the anesthesia is a problem,

but rapid weight loss can cause problems too. I know its frustrating, there are

some conditioners that can give you body so your hair looks thicker. Have

patience, it takes a while but it will get better. N.

[Guest guest]

I bet your " hair guy " is also the one selling it to you!

I'm really sorry, but nioxin is proven not to do a thing other than

make hair LOOK thicker. nothing that is applied to external hair (which

is dead) can possibly do a thing to help the roots below the skin.

Far cheaper things than nioxin make the hair appear thicker -

the " THICKER HAIR " shampoo in the green bottle is one.

Sandy R

-- In , Abby Gutierrez <ab_luvs_33@...>

wrote:

>

> Try Nioxin, I've been using it for 6 months and my hair guy told me

yesterday that my hair is noticeably thicker. It is a little spendy

and you have to use it faithfully, but I swear by it.

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the articles.  They were all good!  I think I can expect continued

hair loss because I was in surgery for over 3 hrs and the position I was in was

a stand on your head position inorder for them to have my bladder out of the way

etc.  Which is why my back was so badly pinched.  When I woke up .. it was only

the back pain I felt.. it was horrible.  The articule talked about blood flow

being blocked could cause hair loss... and loss of blood which I had plenty of

for weeks before the 3rd surgery which was an DNC/Ablation where they found the

cancer.  So I had all 3 reasons that were spoken of happen.  I am considering

going to a Dermotologist.  I am concerned.  Its a good thing I had so much hair

to begin with!  No one has commented on it yet.  Gonna keep eating right,

getting in lots of protien and omega 3's. 

Thx,

Re: Hair Loss

Yes, the anesthesia is likely part of it. Here is an artcle on that.

http://www.keratin. com/ao/ao007. shtml

It's probably not the anesthesia itself, but the events that can

occur DURING anesthesia - lower than optimal BP temporarily, etc.

The good fats and oils are the Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils. i cover more

about these in my Band Guide in the files here, but here is more

info: In addition to foods with natural Omega 3's, they are added to

some foods, like The Smart Balance margarine

http://www.american heart.org/ presenter. jhtml?identifier =4632

This one talks about the importance of teh Omega 3's in pregnancy,

but includes good omega 3 - rich foods:

http://www.pregnanc y-info.net/ omega3.html

There is no " shampoo for hair loss " . Some will recommend Nioxin, but

that is 100% hype - several studies show it is useless, and not one

study to show it helps. All it does is improve the appearance of thin

hair - which is fine - but it does NOT cure it or stop loss or

increase growth.

What helps is TIME. The second hair is lost, it starts to re-grow.

you can feel the little new spikey nubs at the hairline. If people

have serious and lasting loss, they should look at their medications,

which are often the cultprit. thinfs like Minoxidil ARE proven to

help with more serious loss. You might also see a dermatologist, if

you're really worried.

The " THICKER HAIR " shampoo also swells the hair shaft to make thin

heair look thicker.

sandy r

>

> Me again! I need a few answers regarding hair loss. I read on a

> post that Sandy replied to about the issue of Hair loss being often

> times due to lack of enough of the right fats and oils. I know

that

> getting in enough protein is a factor as well. Doesn't the

anestesia

> (sp?) affect things as well? I have had to have 4 surgeries in one

> year! When I had weight loss surgery that was my second. I

expected

> some hair loss and sure enough it started in. I have always made

> sure I have 60 grams of protien or more. I keep up on my calcium

and

> I have picked up the daily vit. that Sandy suggested as well as

> calcium 6 mo. ago. I am very faithful to take them all. After the

> 3rd surgery I added Biotin 2500 mil. to my regimen. Just before

my

> 4th surgery (hysterectomy) Dr. (WLS) asked me to have at

least

> 90 grams of protein a day for a couple weeks to help me heal. I

did

> that. Now I'm getting in 60-70 gm. daily. I eat fish for dinner 2

> times a week.. (Salmon & Talipia) I have canned tuna at least 2

> times a week for lunch. I am not sure what oils and fats other

than

> those are good for me to have? I am seriouly concerned about my

hair

> loss its not stopping and I am starting to look bald at my temples

as

> well as my over all hair being about half as thick as it used to

be.

> I asked Dr. about it and he said I might need to add in some

> Zinc to my diet and get some shampoo for hair loss. I'm really

> bummed!!!

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

LOL ok Dan.. I hear ya!  It doesn't make me happy... I want my hair to not look

see through!  LOL I am vain get it???  I am going to chill and eat right and

maybe see the Dermotologist as Sandy suggested.... I have a few " other " issues

that could benifit from the dermo.  will see!  thank you for your imput!

Re: Hair Loss

Same answer I've given before. Believe or not as you will

Hair loss very common with rapid weight loss by any means.

Hair loss very common after general anesthesia for any reason.

Therefore most of us have TWO reasons to lose hair.

However, it happens to some, not to others, for unknown reasons.

Hair will grow back. Putting assorted crap on it won't make any

difference. If you don't believe it, put stuff on one side, not on

the other, and see if there is any difference.

Naturally all sorts of people will try to sell you all sorts of stuff.

Take your normal vitamins and eat right. The hair will come back.

But if it makes you happy, put whatever you want on it.

dan

Friday, April 4, 2008, 12:31:11 PM, you wrote:

> I am seriouly concerned about my hair

> loss its not stopping and I am starting to look bald at my temples as

> well as my over all hair being about half as thick as it used to be.

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Sandy,

I have already done that. I am no longer a member and removed my email

address. When I did this, it did read that it would take a couple of days.

That

was several weeks ago. Do I need to renew my membership and try again?

Thanks,

Shari Cole

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I haven't had my band placed yet. I will get mine on the 5th of June. However, I've been reading a lot on OH and they just keep saying you must get in the protein to keep your hair.

And I believe it stated it needed to be the whey protein.

Burson

Pampered Chef

Independent Consultant

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/carrieb

hair loss

Has anyone experienced hair loss with the band? I have been watching my vitamin intake more carefully, but my hair is falling out! Please help....this look is distinguished on a man, but not so much for me.

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Hi ,

I understand all to well about what you're going threw. I went threw it myself

when I had the band. The first question I have for you is, how many calories are

you eating compared to the exercise you are doing? Next question is how much

protein are you getting in? Then I have to ask how fast did you lose the weight?

Have you talked to Dr. A or Dr. C about this? I can tell you that when this

happened to me that Dr. A told me that I was malnourished and that I lost my

weight TOO fast and that my body couldn't keep up.. I'm not saying that this is

happening but you should talk to someone at Dr. A's office just to be safe..

best wishes,

Donna Bean

15 Via Marciana

American Canyon, Ca

94503

707.853.5132-cell

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Thanks Donna and I will contact Dr A. I'm losing handfuls at a time. I think I am not gettig enough protein now that I look over my food journal. I'm getting around 600 to 700 calories a day and exercising for 45 minutes. I've lost 37 pounds in two and half months. I didn't think this was too much in comparison to other people's postings. I know I'mthe kind of person hat is either on or off. I guess that is why I am obese. I'll keep searching for the middle ground. Thanks guys.

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I did. I up'ed my vitamins and added vitamin B. I have heard the the hair loss has nothing to do with vitamins and then I read it has everything to do with vitamins. Then I heard it was due to protein, I don't know the answer I also know that anytime I have surgery the anesthesia causes my hair to feel like straw for a while. I had 2 surgeries last year so I know that was an issue along with the weight loss. Also, I don't know that anything over the counter really helps hair loss, but it is typically only for a short time. I had long hair - about 4 inch past my shoulders, and I was going crazy with hair all over the place. I run a bed and breakfast and cook meals for people and I was so nervous I was going to lose hair in someone's food. UGH.

I cut my hair short- about chin length and didn't have near the issues I did when it was long. I know that sounds crazy but I also know of 3 other bandsters that did the same thing and said it was the magic trick they were looking for. So maybe head to the salon and try out a new do for a year or so and then grow it out. Check out my pics in Cyrena's Journey to see my hair before after my cut Hang in there, let us know how it's going. Cyrena DOB: 1/19/07240/140/145start/now/goal hair lossHas anyone experienced hair loss with the band? I have been watching my vitamin intake more carefully, but my hair is falling out! Please help....this look is distinguished on a man, but not so much for me. 245/207/145