Hair Loss

[Sleever1203 18]

I am hoping to be sleeved in early December and I am most scared about Hair loss. I have read the hair loss section in the veterans forum and it didn't make me feel any better. My hair is med length but it is very very thin. I try to use hair strengthening shampoos and not dry or flat Iron it every day to help it. It has helped but it's still extremely thin. Top, newer hair is a little thicker but not much. Don't think I can handle it if I lose what little hair I already have

[MNMema 82]

May not be what you want to hear, but, get your hair cut short. A shorter do always makes your hair look thicker. I know. I have thin fine hair and keep it short. If i lose too much I'll go even shorter!!! Good luck!!!

[PGee 318]

I'm right there with thin hair, and Hair loss was a concern. One word of advice? don't focus on it....focus on the bigger picture.....this surgery is a game changer, a life saver......I can't believe how different things are since I had surgery.....so many positive things

My sister had thick thick thick hair....her hair got quite thin around 3 months after surgery, and it was a temporary situation. My hair seems to be holding for now.......if it does get unbearably thin, I'll have fun with it.....there are some cute wigs out there.....perhaps in a new color.......new style......and remember, not everyone loses hair.........

Welcome to the group! Wishing you the best on this journey.