Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Do a search for hair loss...there are a zillion threads. It's one of the most common post-op issues and pre-op questions. You can find tons of info on here about it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am ore-op but I take Biotene just in case. I will continue to take them after the op for at least a year.

Xx

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Google weight loss surgery and Hair loss. It will explain how and why it happens. Losing hair is a pretty common physical reaction to surgery, sudden drastic weight loss, and physical stress. Some lose a little, some lose a lot - for everyone it's only temporary. It will grow back. If you are pre-op get yourself in the best health you can (so many of us aren't very healthy when we start). Take Vitamins. Biotin is good for hair health but won't prevent hair loss. Use gentle hair products and avoid chemical processing. If you do experience hair loss a hairstyle change can often help disguise it. Also, if you do lose hair don't panic or let it get you down. It's so worth it to suffer a little temporary hair loss, trust me. If someone had told me shaving my head bald would make me lose 100lbs (and if it was true) I would've done it in a hot second!!! :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×