moniquea 15 Posted August 27, 2016 I'm almost 3 months out. Past couple weeks I been losing hair. I have to vacuum my bathroom after every time I do my hair. I am eating all my required Protein and been taking my vitiamins every day for 2 months straight. How long does this last? And if I dye my hair will it fall out more. Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted August 27, 2016 I quit processing my hair, took Biotin the placebo, lol, for 1 1/2 years. From five months, and lasting for 1/12 years, my hair fell out, and thinned at my hairline. A great wig got me through it. I now have a healthy head of hair again. I would go easy on curling irons, coloring, and daily shampoos. .hopefully everyone might not lose their hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindyw41 761 Posted August 27, 2016 My hairstylist said no highlights but coloring wouldn't hurt it. I haven't taken anything but my regular Vitamins. The great falling out started about 3 months out and was pretty bad. It quit around month 6. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekker954 421 Posted August 27, 2016 Yikes, my hair grows fast and I have to color my grey almost every month. I do not do highlights. I'm not looking forward to this side affect. 3 months out, I'll be starting European vacation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madadams 130 Posted August 27, 2016 Mine fell out from the beginning. I'm 6 months now and it's slowed down and I've got new growth. I colour mine myself every 6 weeks. It hasn't made a difference. I take zinc and selenium supplements and use nioxin Shampoo and conditioner. Sent from my SM-G935F using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moniquea 15 Posted August 27, 2016 The bright side is it grows back. First week I was sad and depressed about it cause it thinned out and I can't style it like before , now I'm excepting that I might have to invest in a wig or hair piece . Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted August 27, 2016 The bright side is it grows back. First week I was sad and depressed about it cause it thinned out and I can't style it like before , now I'm excepting that I might have to invest in a wig or hair piece . Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Make sure you try the wig on. I learned! I also wore a visor on weekends or going to the store, and went without anything at home. We went on a cruise and the wig was a lifesaver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moniquea 15 Posted August 27, 2016 I need to find me a cheap wig place Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted August 28, 2016 Search! I bought about 4 on the Internet and they are awful. Wasted $. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 28, 2016 Yikes, my hair grows fast and I have to color my grey almost every month. I do not do highlights. I'm not looking forward to this side affect. 3 months out, I'll be starting European vacation.Same here! I can handle one or the other - gray or thin - but not both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicki72 11 Posted August 29, 2016 My hair has started falling out after 3 months post op. My surgeon told me it's the bodies reaction to the change in diet. He said there isn't anything I can do about it but it will eventually stop and grow back. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaLoser 80 Posted August 30, 2016 Mine fell out from the beginning. I'm 6 months now and it's slowed down and I've got new growth. I colour mine myself every 6 weeks. It hasn't made a difference. I take zinc and selenium supplements and use nioxin Shampoo and conditioner. Sent from my SM-G935F using the BariatricPal App Almost identical situation here. Started falling out a few weeks post op and at 5 months is still coming out like crazy but o can see some new growth coming in now. I take Biotin religiously! It's super thin. Used to wrap my elastic band around twice, now I need to do 5 times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites