HAIR!

[hannahbanana85 1]

Had my sleeve done April 21st this year. In the last month I've lost so much hair! I'm doing about 60-75grams of Protein a day and taking biotin! Anyone else having this problem or know of something else I can do to prevent anymore hair loss! The way it's falling out I'll be bald in a month!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I was sleeved in November and still losing hair, for 3 months. I have very fine, thin hair and I would be lost without my wig. I am afraid to use extensions because I feel they would pull more hair out so a wig was the only choice, except for visors. Now I look bald with a visor on. I have taken Biotin since before surgery. Worthless. I take lots of good Vitamins. Just unlucky I guess. Good luck!

[tarak421 2]

I am at the 4 month post op and have also started losing my hair. I have noticed it mostly when I Shampoo so I have tried to stretch that out using dry shampoo. It is mostly at the part in my hair and temples. I take Biotin and am trying to increase my Protein. I also just ordered some Keranique shampoo, conditioner, hair regrowth treatment and an 8 day intensive scalp infusion treatment. I saw a commercial on tv for it and ordered it off Amazon. I don't know if it will help or not but I am willing to try anything. I have fairly thick hair so I am hoping that the Hair loss will not be too bad. I will let you know if I see a difference after using the above mentioned product.

[lialove 12]

I have always had very thick hair and have been SHOCKED at how much hair I have lost, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down which worries me even more. I bought some hair extensions (luxy) which have been helpful but if I keep losing at this rate I will not be able to use them and will need a wig, as well. I have been really surprised by how dramatic this had been. I also take my Vitamins religiously and eat 75-80 grams of Protein a day. Hope it will slow down soon and the regrowth will start!!!!!!!

[HaddocksEyes 205]

I have always had very thick hair and have been SHOCKED at how much hair I have lost, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down which worries me even more. I bought some hair extensions (luxy) which have been helpful but if I keep losing at this rate I will not be able to use them and will need a wig, as well. I have been really surprised by how dramatic this had been. I also take my Vitamins religiously and eat 75-80 grams of Protein a day. Hope it will slow down soon and the regrowth will start!!!!!!!

My doctor and nutritionist said the hair will grow back. Hope they are right! I may be in the same boat with you-all. Bright side - maybe this will be the time to get a wig and try being blonde! LOL!

[mamaism 0]

I am 8 days out. I am terrified that I will lose what little hair I have. I am already using a topper wig. Have had long battle with thyroid issues. So the top of my hair is thin and baby fine. Recently went for my 1 wk post-op visit. The nutritionist assured me that more will fall. She said that because of that drastic hormone change that the body will endure, hair will fall. Thankfully I have a very supportive Husband. He already told me to start looking for a wig now, before I wake up one morning and find myself bald.

[Heather_Feather 24]

OMG! I am only 2 months out, and I'm sooooo afraid of losing my hair.

[SparkleCat 521]

3 months post op and am shedding big time. RD says there is nothing you can do but wait it out. Rograine has become my best friend....but I don't even think it helps

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I thought it would not happen to me LOL. I sit and want to cry looking in the mirror. Even the texture of my thin hair has changed. Pitiful. I eat healthy, I took Biotin and great Vitamins. I have heard but not sure it is true, that if you use Rogaine, you have to use it forever. A very decent wig is the best thing I bought. It cost $150 but I wear it every day. It has been a lifesaver. Make sure you go to a wig store. I bought a couple wigs online and I will never wear them. You must try them on!

[mooncat 106]

I did not start losing hair until month 5, about the time I thought I was one of the lucky ones that was not going to experience hair loss! I am almost at the 8 month point now and the loss is slowing down. My hair stylist says my hair is super healthy from eating right and from all the Vitamins. She sees new Hair growth, so we feel it will be fine. I am fortunate that I have a large quantity of individual hairs, so I have not had to resort to a wig and no one has noticed the loss. I do keep my Protein intake very high 80-100 grams per day, which I think has helped.

[Tamlyn 107]

I swear, if I lose my hair, I am going to buy a pink wig. If I'm going to be bald, I may as well have fun with it.

[truberry 16]

I'm definitely dreading this. I have super thick hair and hope that will help to minimize the appearance of loss. I've been taking Biotin for over a month now since was before my sleeve took place last week. Seems like it's just one of those things I'll have to endure. But if it grows back healthy I guess I can deal with it.

[Sha'Non75 7]

I'm 9 1/2 months out from surgery and I'm still losing my hair but it's growing and falling at the same time. So, I don't know if that is the fat leaving and skinny hair moving in..LOL

I have started brushing it 100 times at night and that has helped with my hair shedding.

[Jeannette Anndaisia 10]

I was terrified of losing my hair. I thought if I did not get the bypass it wouldn't happen. Yesterday I saw a serious amount of shedding and I tried to deny it. Now that read these post I have to face it. Snaps! Guess I'll just go short and deal with it because I feel so much better with just the 30 lbs I've lost so far.

[awold0 246]

Had my sleeve done April 21st this year. In the last month I've lost so much hair! I'm doing about 60-75grams of Protein a day and taking biotin! Anyone else having this problem or know of something else I can do to prevent anymore hair loss! The way it's falling out I'll be bald in a month!

I'm one year out and almost to goal. Lost it starting around 5 months to 8 months. A tun would come out during shower. Now at one year it stopped at 9 months and coming back 10 fold! Don't stress it comes back!