I had an amazing recovery! No pain or complications at all! Just do what your doctor tells you to do and go slow, relax...so much of all we do starts with our frame of mind...stay positive!
It's my understanding loss of hair can be from not taking in enough protein, between 60-70 grams is what I was told by my surgeon and nutritionist. Don't know if this helps but I am trying hard to stay up on the protein...