Question:
Is loss of hair common also with Gastic Band surgery?

I hear alot about post ops losing hair around month 3. I've had the Vertical Gastric Band procedure and I want to know if anyone else with the same surgery has lost hair.    — debrapowell (posted on February 22, 2003)

February 22, 2003
I had the adjustable gastric band Sept.30th 2002 and as of yet I have not had a problem with hair loss. Talk to your hair stylist and they can recommed some products that will help. Are you taking a multi-vitamin? I chew flitstones and they are enough for me. Gennifer
   — Genn2973

February 22, 2003
I had VBG on 10/1/02 and my hair loss started about 2 months ago, it's slowed a bit but still coming out. Hope this helps :)
   — Christy S.

February 22, 2003
Hairloss is common with ANY procedure that uses anesthesia. I had a ton of loss when I had my son, from the epidural. Some people are more sensitive and react to the anesthesia more than others, and consequently will have more loss. Don't waste your money on "hair" products, as this will pass on its own. I agree with finding a flattering style while you wait......you may be one of the ones who is not effected at all! Good luck! Renee
   — Renee D.

February 23, 2003
This is just my personal opinion, but I think in most cases hair loss is NOT due to anestesia.. I have had 6 surgeries prior to having the weight loss surgery and never lost a bit of hair.. Had weight loss surgery about 4 months agao and have recently noticed some hai loss.Everyone seems to have different opinions why this happens. Some say it's anestesia, others say lack of protein & others say it's horemones going wild.. My guess is horemones.. because my nails are growing fantastic for the first time in my life and usually if there is a lack of protein in your body nails would not grow well.. So since in my particular case I have now ruled out lack of protein as well as anestesia that leaves only hormones..
   — Anne T.

February 23, 2003
This subject is quite interesting, and it goes to show that we all are so very different. Unlike the prev. poster, I have had hair loss with all 6 of my surgeries. So I automatically assumed it was the anesthesia. Maybe its the hormones out of whack each and every time? Who knows, I just know that I am *way* susceptible to hair loss with any trauma to the body, or emotions for that matter. I went through the hair loss twice since surgery. I am so thankful that it grows back in or I would be BALD!! Sorry I couldn't answer your question more specifically on VGB.
   — Cheri M.