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an I get pregnant after undergoing weight loss surgery?
You should avoid pregnancy for at least one year after weight loss surgery at our surgical center. This is because rapid weight loss and nutritional deficiencies can be harmful to a developing fetus. Once a year has passed and you have returned to a regular diet, you should be able to have a healthy pregnancy.

How can I prevent hair loss after undergoing weight loss surgery?
Rapid weight loss often causes patients to lose some hair a few months after surgery. This is usually due to reduced intake of protein and the mineral zinc. Therefore, we recommend that you consume adequate amounts of protein and take a daily zinc supplement after LAP-BAND/REALIZE Band or gastric bypass weight loss surgery.

Our weight loss surgeons will tell you more about the appropriate supplements to take after weight loss surgery. If you have any further questions about weight loss surgery, LAP-BAND/REALIZE Band surgery, or gastric bypass, contact our bariatric surgery center today.

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