Question:
Ihave heard that post-op hair loss is usually a temporary stuation, is this true?
I have a very long, thick crop, and this is one of my biggest concerns. — jlw0423 (posted on January 3, 2007)
January 3, 2007
Its true. I am 4 mos post op and mine is falling out by the hand fulls,
each day now for 2 weeks! My hair is now so thin. I am told it is typical
and expected with WLS. I took every precaution, biotin, protien, special
shampoo, to no avail. Perhaps since your hair is so thick it might not be
so noticable. I have seen some folks post that they did not experience
hair loss. I expect they are a minority. It will come back tho, so they
say. good luck on your new journey! I am now down 70 lbs. the hair loss
seems like a minor thing in the grand scheme of things!!
Deb
— dessary316
January 3, 2007
An OH member that went through all this posted this and I am going to buy
it. maybe you should look into it.
Andrew Lessman Healthy Hair Skin & Nails plus CoQ10 -
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Good luck with everything.
Cira
— Cira S.
January 3, 2007
I am with you, I am only 3 weeks post op and so far no hair loss, but I
have a thin head of hair, and if I lose any, I will have to resort to wigs
or something that I won't want to do. I am keeping my hair short right now
until I see what happens. Bald is beautiful but not on women! At least
not me!
— Diane C.
January 3, 2007
It is very true but it is minimal and always grows back. Starts at about
3-4 months post-op and lasts about 3 months. Some lose more than others, I
think that has to do with what you take to help combat it.
— Patty.W
January 3, 2007
Start taking Biotin (at least 1000mg) and Zinc (only 50mg or it could burn
your inner stomach/pouch) to help absorb the Biotin. Taking them now before
surgery will strenghthen your roots now. As others can start now too. I'm
an OH Leader and this has been the recommendation since I started my
research 5 years ago. I'm 7 months post-op and haven't lost any hair.
— Michael Eak
January 3, 2007
I am 4 months out and started losing hair about a week after surgery and
then it stopped but just in the last week or two it is falling out hand
over fist. I had really thick hair to start with so that helps. Actually,
now that I am losing my hair it is more manageable. I have lost 106lbs so
hair lose is a minor problem to go with the weight loss success.
— Lost4Ever
January 3, 2007
Jodi-- I had the same concerns and I addressed them with my hairstylist.
She was not concerned even after I had lost some hair. In fact her comment
was-- When I get worried, you can get worried. FYI--She never got worried.
BTW--My surgery was April 8, 2003. Good Luck- Mindy
— MindyM152
January 4, 2007
i'd have to agree with the previous posters, especially mindy. be sure to
follow md & nutritionist dietary recs for protein, vitamin &
mineral supplementation. i added biotin as suggested on these boards. my
hair started shedding about 6-8 weeks out, i'm now 4 months out and have
noticeable loss around hairline. as mentioned, in the grand scheme of
weight loss, i'd go bald to get the weight off! my hair stylist keeps an
eye on the situation and she's not worried. she has several clients that
have undergone wls and i figure it'll grow back as my body adjusts and if
need be i'll have a new short style to go with the new me. good luck with
everything.
— Fluffy W.
January 4, 2007
Well, I 19 months out and I am still losing hair, and I think if you do not
get your protein in, it will always be a problem...although I keep losing
no matter if I have my protein where it should be or not. I think it is
just each individual is different. :)
— Angelfirewithwings
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