Aheartlikemine 1 Posted March 13, 2016 I am a member of a gastric sleeve group on Facebook and they mentioned Hair loss. Has anyone experience this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285 Posted March 13, 2016 hi.... yes, I have had major hair loss. I have been taking biotine since 2 months but that does not seem to be helping me. Right now, I target 80-100 g of Protein and my hair is still coming. I have a theory.... the first Hair loss starts at 3 months then a second hair loss comes around 9-10 months. I am now in the second hair loss. I really hope this is limited to two times. In talking with friends, they have the same issues. So crossing fingers I will see some new Hair growth soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BestDayEver 418 Posted March 14, 2016 Same for me on the Hair loss. I wasn't expecting a second round, but it's not lasting as long as the super heavy losses months 5 thru 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogofulm 2,440 Posted March 14, 2016 hair loss is a common bodily reaction to severe calorie restriction and rapid weight loss. A higher than usual portion of our hair follicles go into a dormant state for a while. I think this happens mostly between months 3 and 9, but it varies. The good new is that they wake up again. What can you do to help fight or shorten it? Lots of Protein, lots of fluids, and take a Biotin supplement daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aheartlikemine 1 Posted March 14, 2016 My thing is my hair is really short. Now I am considering lap band because of this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzB 297 Posted March 14, 2016 It can fall out with lap band as well from what I hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoeyBear 64 Posted March 18, 2016 The main reason for Hair loss after WLS is not getting enough Protein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisalisa1212 14 Posted March 19, 2016 I am 4 months 8 days out and I have so wavey hair and when I take a shower I cry when I see how much hair is coming out . I also take Bioten 1000 mg and it seems to do nothing for me. I am afraid to go to myhairdresser to have my color done because of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missvee 28 Posted March 19, 2016 hair loss is a common bodily reaction to severe calorie restriction and rapid weight loss. A higher than usual portion of our hair follicles go into a dormant state for a while. I think this happens mostly between months 3 and 9, but it varies. The good new is that they wake up again. What can you do to help fight or shorten it? Lots of Protein, lots of fluids, and take a Biotin supplement daily. So the hair is falling out from the actual root? Is it in Patches or all throughout? I heard that Biotin doesn't really help or does it depend on the person? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogofulm 2,440 Posted March 21, 2016 So the hair is falling out from the actual root? Is it in Patches or all throughout? I heard that Biotin doesn't really help or does it depend on the person? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm afraid I can't speak to how it falls out. I was fortunate not to have experienced Hair loss. Whether that's because I eat 80-100 grams of Protein, drink about 120 ounces of fluids, and take a Biotin supplement daily, or because I'm blessed with strong hair genes, I can't say. But I'd suggest it's worth going the protein/fluids/biotin route. It's kind of what we're supposed to be doing anyway, right? Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted March 21, 2016 some hair loss is seasonal. so if the timing of your surgery coincides with a normal shedding period your losses will seem greater. eggs are a great source of Biotin and Protein. If you need the surgery I wouldn't let Hair loss stop you. I'd rather live longer and get a wig or hat if needed - I don't have a lot of hair to loose, but that's ok. keeping my Protein and fluids up and loosing at a slow and steady pace, so we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hello new me 153 Posted March 21, 2016 I am about 8 months outs from surgery. My hair lose started at 2 months out. It continued through month 7. It has slowed back up to a normal amount of lose for me in the last month. It really has to do with the rapid weight lose. I always get my 70+ grams of Protein in a day. I drink 80 oz of Water a day. I have been doing both of these things since about 7 weeks out. I also been doing sublingual Biotin since before surgery. I think some people are luck and have limited hair lose while other like me lose it by the handfuls. I was just glad my hair was really thick, so it has been bare able for me. Also for those who wonder, I have colored my hair throughout my hair lose. My hair actually felt fuller after my hair was colored. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) The loss of hair is the result of the rapid weight loss, not necessarily the type of WLS. I had a sleeve, friend had band, another friend had GBP ... all 3 of us lost hair just at different rates and at different times in our journey. Mine started around 2-3 months and came out by the handful everyday in the shower. By about 5-6 months it was coming back in. I am now 10+ months out and have not had a 2nd round. It still isnt as thick and full as it was, but I never had bald spots either. Edited March 21, 2016 by WorkinOnMe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaqueen 113 Posted March 22, 2016 I don't think the Biotin will prevent loss, but it does help make what you have thicker and healthier. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agalindo17 331 Posted March 23, 2016 That's the reason I cut mine I've had hair lost since 7 month post op and still falling and now it won't grow back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
