Hair Loss-Why Doesn't Anyone Talk About It?

[victoryinJesus53 21]

Hi,

I too had great concern about hair loss so i decided to do my research prior to my surgery. I had surgery on 4/24/2012 and I learned to hair is expected to thin by months 3 to 6 and supposedly began to grow back the next few months. I also learned to take supplements as directed and drink your Protein shakes. I also journeyed to my pharmacy and began to seek out a hair Vitamin that has both Silica and Biotin, which works to provide longer and and stronger hair and nails. This product is also a supplement that requires that you take 2 soft gels daily. Also, to prevent early Hair loss I began taking this supplement prior to surgery in order to get it into my system. This is all that I know at this time and I encourage you to to do your home work/research and go on with the surgery because it is worth having and do take one day at a time and make sure you pray to God for direction because you will need it. I will think of you as you make your decision about thaving the surgery. Jesus is able to help you!

[Wheetsin 714]

As others have said, it's talked about all the time, actually. As for your questions, virtually everyone has it to some degree. Some people seem not to, or for it not to be noticeable, but just about everyone has it. It's hard to quantify it into a how much because no one really counts the hairs on their head. It hasn't hot yet with my sleeve, but with my band it lasted for about 2 months. It did not thin my hair to where I noticed, but I noticed the amount of hair on my hands/in the shower (I have really thick hair). It was the same when it grew back.

Really, what's some very temporary hair thinning when compared to the weightloss? It's like like no one will notice you're fat as long as you have all your hair.

I have been reading about VSG and trying to decide if I should do this surgery. I think that this is the surgery for me, but then someone mentions their Hair loss. No one seems to really talk about it which makes me nervous. Does it happen to everyone? How much hair loss? Can it be avoided? When it grows back, is it different? I have very thick hair, will it be the same when it comes back? I know this shouldn't be high on my list of issues, but it is. I know that this is a big surgery and it will be good for me to lose the extra weight I have on me, but I can't seem to get past the hair loss. Someone please set me straight. Thanks.

[Dooter 1,457]

Yep. I'm at 3 1/2 months, and it has just started coming out in handfuls. BUT everyone says it grows back. I lost a lot when I started menopause, and it grew back then too. I am confident that it will. And the bonus is....it will probably grow back in curly! Woo Hoo!

[4ALongerLife 329]

There have been MANY threads on hair loss, as another person said, it's a daily discussion on here.

A good way to avoid as much Hair loss as possible? Take Biotin. And get enough Protein in asap. Clear liquids filled with Protein, have a plan of how to get your grams in from as soon as possible. I am a HUGE proponent of Cytomax's clear "whey Isolate" in tropical and tangerine. Protein helps you with healing as well so this is not just being superficial, but it DOES help with hair loss.

And btw, I'm losing tons of hair, but I'm ok with it. Massive weight loss=massive hair loss and I've got thick hair. And with today's market for weaves, wigs, braids and other options, I choose to look at it as if I have to, it's time for a totally new look. I'd rather the weight be gone more than anything. Good luck to you!

[Libraldy8 8]

I'm almost 6 months out and started noticing hair loss a few weeks ago. Honestly , it freaked me out a little cause it was a bit of a security blanket for me. Now that I've lost a significant amount of weight I'm okay with it. It WILL grow back and I'm the only one that notices the Hair loss. If losing a little bit of hair is the trade off to being fit and trim I'll have WLS over and over again. I've increased my Protein shake as I was slacking in this area, also take Biotin , Multivitamin , B12 and Calcium pills.

Don't let hair loss be your deciding factor to not having surgery. Life is so good when your weight is no longer an issue.

[Libraldy8 8]

I'm almost 6 months out and started noticing hair loss a few weeks ago. Honestly ' date=' it freaked me out a little cause it was a bit of a security blanket for me. Now that I've lost a significant amount of weight I'm okay with it. It WILL grow back and I'm the only one that notices it the Hair loss. If losing a little bit of hair is the trade off to being fit and trim I'll have WLS over and over again.

Don't let hair loss be your deciding factor to having surgery. Life is so good when your weight is no longer an issue.[/quote']

[victoryinJesus53 21]

I am almost 2 mos out and I have only noticed normal hair shedding, but I feel like you life is so good when your weight begans not to be an issue. I have only lost 25 pounds since 4/24/2012 and when the issues about Hair loss comes up I know from previous experience that my hair will grow back because Jesus has helped it to in the past. Thank for your post and encouraging words of wisdom.

[victoryinJesus53 21]

My hair seems to holdng on, but my weight loss coordinator informed me on yesterday that Hair loss is inevitable, but she cautioned me to continue to get in my Proteins 40-60 or more. I will also begin to up my Biotin smount.

[LeahDiarrhea 50]

This is what I have to look forward to losing! Bittersweet. Did anyone have extremely long hair pre op? Did your length make a difference in the amount of Hair loss?

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

I'm still trying to decide about surgery and am really scared about the Hair loss. I know it sounds ridiculous. My health is more important than my hair, I know that rationally. But it really doesn't help that I already have hair loss from undetermined causes and I hate it. I have to work really hard to cover it up. Losing much more will not be something I can cover up or keep unnoticeable.

[4ALongerLife 329]

You will lose hair. I hate it, it drives me nuts but I had enough not to care if I lose it. IDK what I'd honestly do if I was already struggling with the amount of hair that I had. That is a hard one for women especially.

However, I do encourage you to go speak to a stylist and see what your options are. I am caucasian and I have seen a couple of friends who have wigs that look great. Where to get them? IDK but I can ask. Let me know if you want me to ask around. IDK if Nioxin helps. Another friend of mine has thinning hair and had the surgery, she just styles her hair in a way that it's not too noticeable.

There ARE options (wigs, weaves, IDK what else) but I have to tell you, I would rather being skinnier and less hair, but in honesty I do think that no matter how much Protein, no matter the Biotin, you are going to lose it. I just can't say how much either.

That's a hard one.... good luck to you!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

My hair seems to holdng on' date=' but my weight loss coordinator informed me on yesterday that Hair loss is inevitable, but she cautioned me to continue to get in my Proteins 40-60 or more. I will also begin to up my Biotin smount.[/quote']

hair loss from WLS is common, but it doesn't happen to everybody. And those that it does affect it does so temporarily.

[jasleeve 440]

hey! well i know this was posted a while ago but this stood out to me.

im 6months, 1week & 2days out.

i had hair past my butt and super thick! i have lost 3/5 of my hair & my hair is falling out in chunks!!! its so damn depressing! :'(

i take biosil and Biotin for my hairloss and i even upped my Protein. nothing helps. i cant wait until it grows back.

i actually did a video showing some hair chunks that ive lost! check it out on youtube.com/jasleeve

I have been reading about VSG and trying to decide if I should do this surgery. I think that this is the surgery for me, but then someone mentions their Hair loss. No one seems to really talk about it which makes me nervous. Does it happen to everyone? How much hair loss? Can it be avoided? When it grows back, is it different? I have very thick hair, will it be the same when it comes back? I know this shouldn't be high on my list of issues, but it is. I know that this is a big surgery and it will be good for me to lose the extra weight I have on me, but I can't seem to get past the hair loss. Someone please set me straight. Thanks.

[cervantes95 16]

I am going on my 4 month and my hair started to fall out too. So i hope that it is true what i read because i have really long hair. That is my best feature of my whole body.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I did lose half of my hair. Mine did grow back in curly. It's crazy. I have had straight hair my entire life. I am now learning how to deal with curly hair.