Change in hair texture/hair loss :(

[NJMOMof2 17]

HI Everyone. I am 4 months out from surgery and doing great. I am religious with getting all my Protein in and eating the right portions.

The problem is that my hair is a mess!!! Not only is it falling out in droves but the worse part is the texture. It's a frizzy mess and is uncontrollable. Luckily I have a lot of hair so it's not too noticeable, but there is hair everywhere. I have to lint brush my clothes and pillow every day.

Did anyone notice a change in the texture of their hair?? I do have an appt to get it cut off but any advice would be greatly appreciated

[sassygirl 1]

Yes I have very dry frizzy hair since surgery! I hate it ... But it is worth it!!I try to deep condition it weekly and use leave in conditioner! It helps alittle

[snowfie9 6]

OH yes. hair loss is quite common in all types of WLS but from what I hear from everyone is it is temporary and the hair will grow back as the body adapts to its new reality.

The texture I did not know. I wouldn't mind having more curl. Heh.

[Rev Me Up! 75]

I think I am too early out to really notice any hair changes. My hair is naturally thick, coarse, dry, and wavy. In its natural state it is big - that's the best way to describe it. To be honest, half of my hair could fall out and it would look like a normal person's head of hair :-) I found I haven't had the energy to do anything with it so I cut it short. I got a fantastic cut - about chin length deconstructed bob - and it is much easier to deal with now. I use a deep conditioning mask every time I wash (every 2 or 3 days) and I use a type of argon oil (Orofluido or Moroccan Oil) to smooth it out. It looks great!

With the new cut and style I can go 2 days without washing/styling. That has helped to keep it healthy too. I usually let it air dry and then use a straightening Iron. Apply the oil and I am set for a couple of days. I do all my styling at night so I can wake up and walk out the door looking fabulous without any stress in the morning.

If you are not used to the frizz, there are a lot of products out there now to help. Most of them have silicone in them, which might be good for you if your hair is getting thinner. I opt for the oil because I don't like the feel of the silicone and my hair really needs the weight of the oil to keep it tame. Also, the oil will definitely zap the dryness. Cutting shorter is the easiest way to get your hair looking more full. Then test drive some of the "smoothing" products out there. Your mileage may vary...

Good luck--

Lara

[sasicas 194]

YES! My hair has completely changed. It went from extremely oily to dry hair. I used to have to wash my hair daily to now being able to go 3 days, if I wash it sooner than that it becomes even more dry. Its not as curly/wavy as it was before surgery either. Totally crazy.

[NJMOMof2 17]

Thanks for your comments. I made an appointment to get my hair cut shorter on Saturday and I am going to dye it to rid myself of the highlights. Maybe the overall color will help the texture. I'll post some pics with my new do! Thanks.