Hair loss with band?

Sorry, I'm getting confused since I have just changed from RNY to Realize Band. Is hair loss a problem with the band? Does it occur if you are not eating enough protein or because RNY patients aren't absorbing enough vitamins?

I did have some hair loss. I am sure it is a combination of not enought protein & vitamins. I have also heard that the shock to the body from surgery alone can cause some hair loss.

I too have had some hair loss.  I always get more than my minimum protein and I always take the vitamins as told.  Its frustrating, but I've heard it will grow back in time.  Its not like I'm going bald, just not as much volume of hair.   I agree that just the "shock" of having the surgery and losing the weight will do this.  It happened to me years ago when I lost 60 pounds on Weigh****chers too.  It did come back, of course the weight came back too!

From the research I did, hair loss can occur with either operation - especially in the beginning. Since you're not "eating" enough, you may experience hair loss - even with the band. But once you're able to "eat normally" (6 - 8 months) you hair loss should diminish.

Being bald, I haven't seen a difference :D !!

Thanks for your help everyone. Love the friendliness of these forums.

I had major surgery a few years ago with complications and lost hair (volume) then and was told it was due to the trauma to my body.  If the hair loss is only as bad as that, I can manage with it.

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