Lap Band and hair loss

Does anyone know if Hair loss is also possible with the lap band. Is there anyone here who is 2-3 years out that has lap band. What is the window for weight loss. Linda

Hi Linda, I am 2 years out but am RNY, I don't really know alot about lapband. However, I would think that it would be sort of the same thing. No malabsorption issues with lapband but still less food intake, the affects of anesthesia etc. would apply. As for the window for weight loss everything is easier in the beginning. You can pretty much break every rule in the book and still lose up to a point before you stop with RNY. That's why it's so important to develop those good habits in the beginning to carry you later when it really counts. It's not impossible to lose much later in the game if you need to by simply starting over and following the basic rules of surgery to get back on track. Hopefully a longer term bandster can answer your questions better than I can. Someone told me the next Saturday morning PMRI in May is geared towards bandsters. Maybe they can answer more there! Linda

I recommend you call a surgeon or two, or better yet go to some lectures or support groups and find out directly. I am not sure how close you are to Chicago, but Weiss has a good program and are very receptive to answering questions. Good Luck Matthew

I am not 2-3 years out Linda but I am having lapband surgery on the 10th of May. My understanding is that there is no window for weight loss with the lapband. As long as you follow the lapband rules of proper eating, exercise and proper restriction you can keep on losing until the weight is gone. That is one of the perks of the lapband to me You can find people on the lapband forum that may be able to explain it a little better. You should check it out...it's at the top of the page under forums then pick lapband. Robyn