Hair!

[almond_jay 18]

So I'm getting close to my surgery for Gastric Sleeve which is causing me to become obsessed with blogs and youtube. I keep hearing about hair loss! I'm getting super stressed out...my hair is already super thin on the top because of hypothyroidism and obesity. I'm worried there will be nothing left! Is it time for me to start researching wigs??

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I am only a month out, so haven't lost a lot of hair - and putting Protein powder or powdered milk on *everything* in hopes - because my hair is fine and thin anyway. I think stressing over it would make it worse, so try to let go of that.

I did find the number of a well regarded wig place locally just in case I need it and I figure even if I lost all my hair it would be worth it to not have the comorbidities associated with my obesity.

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

I'm almost a year out. The hair shedding is unavoidable but it's not severe. It's not that bad and it will grow back when your weight stabilizes.

[almond_jay 18]

@@Christinamo7

I'm also really trying to make sure I get in a good habit of getting enough Protein in but I hear even with that hair still sheds. It's looking like wig shopping it is!

I definitely still want the surgery even if I have to be a little bald for a while. Just the way it is I guess.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I lost some hair, but I saved myself from premature disability and death. My quality of life 4 years post sleeve is so much better!! I haven't needed a wig, but if I did, it would be worth it.

BTW, get enough Protein, watch for zinc and other deficiencies, but sometimes you lose hair no matter what. It grows back.

i am not a big believer in Biotin because it doesn't prevent loss, just accelerates regrowth. I don't really want accelerated regrowth anywhere else - so I avoided it. Read up on it because there are some who regret their heavy doses of Biotin.< /p>

[IrishGermanRN 151]

I'm a huge believer in calorie deficit Hair loss. I keep pushing my cals up to 1000.