Hair loss and ethnicity

[PrayingForWeightLoss 337]

I was sleeved 7/28/17. I understand Hair loss is to be expected at some point for some. I haven't lost hair this far.for those who have lost those hair post op, at what point did you start losing? Also, is hair loss more prevalent or worse in certain ethnicities than others?

[Thinny 30]

I will come. About 5-6 months out. And it will stop when it stops. Mine was months 6-9. And it was devastating. Im AA.

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[PrayingForWeightLoss 337]

Thank you for your reply Thinny.

[jess9395 5,449]

I'm Caucasian and mine was about the same... maybe started month four or five, but not in the first three months.

[carolynjackson 171]

I'm Caucasian, mine started around the 4th month and my hair is already thin to begin with. Just hoping it will stop

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[happyhappyjoyjoy 30]

Is it sad that this topic is one of my biggest fears of the surgery lol. I have dreads and I love them so much and I'm afraid that they will fall out and I will have to shave my hair off and regrow them. 5 years down the drain. Vanity comes before a fall I guess.

Edited September 24, 2017 by happyhappyjoyjoy

[PrayingForWeightLoss 337]

I might just cut mine now and get used to short hair. My hair started falling off a few years after I went through major stress. I didn't take it very well when I started seeing clumps of hair on my comb. If I precut it, at least it's on my own terms and hopefully I can cope with it better.

[tenseintexas 182]

I am Caucasian and had no hair loss!!

[tenseintexas 182]

Oh I am 14 months out