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

Hair Loss Question for Post-op Low BMI'ers



Recommended Posts

Yes I did. I had surgery back in October 2015 and had quite a bit of hair loss for the first 5 months or so. I have very little Hair loss now.

What helps is eating/drinking a lot of Protein. I also take a Biotin supplement so I don't end up with really thin hair.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Me too :(

Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am bit over 5 months post op, and didn't have any hair loss.

If anything, my hair got healthier and grows really quickly.

I am mindful of good Protein intake, taking all the Vitamins and supplements that were recommended to me by my surgeon.

So far, so good .....

Not to try to change the subject, but I'm always wondering if I'm taking all the supplements that others are recommended.

I thought I would be taking more after surgery.

I am currently taking a Multivitamin, Calcium, B12, gallbladder (medicine just for a few more months)- (and I take Biotin, by my choice)

Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Pup

up till about 2 months ago, I was taking the bariatric chewable BN Multi, with B12 in a spray, Calcium and vit C.

2 months ago I tried taking my regular multivit, and it made me nauseous, however I can take it now. It is much stronger than BN Multi, and initially I would cut it in half, and take it twice a day.

Now I can take whole Biovea Multivitamin, still take B12, Calcium, Magnesium, vit C, Fish Oil and zinc.

If your Vitamins are working well for you, then that's the main thing.

And of course good quality Protein every day.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What Biotin do most of you take with good results and no facial Hair growth? Im beginning to lose my hair and don't want that to happen because Im growing it for donation to Children with Hair loss and still need another couple of inches before I can donate.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm four weeks out. Definitely losing more hair than I would normally, but it's not distressing or noticeable other than in the shower when I wash my hair and wind up with five or six hairs stuck to my fingers. But I haven't had any complications and am doing very well hitting my Protein goals.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Starting about 5 months out I started losing it and am now at 8 months and still losing (hair). I don't think there's much you can do to stop or slow it down. Biotin is good because when the time comes and the old has stopped falling, you will have already pushed out some new growth. Seems to be working for me.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have been doing low carb, high Protein, low fat and under 1200 Cal since I decided to go for surgery this time around. Today is my pre surgical consult. Unfortunately I am very prone to Hair loss having had thyroid cancer and now with my thyroid removed. My hair is falling already and not just a few in the drain. It's in the bed, against the head rest of my recliner etc and filling my wide toothed comb even though my Proteins are very good and I am on Biotin and really good multi Vitamin and use a Shampoo that reports to help prevent it.
I truly believe by the time I reach my goal weight I will be wearing wigs. BTW my start bmi was very high.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

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

    ×