cecimendez 8 Posted November 13, 2017 Does anyone know how much Hair loss is too much? I knew that I would probably lose some hair and I have been losing hair strands here and there since the surgery but today a big clump of hair came off when I was shampooing my hair. Should I be worried?Sent from my XT1635-01 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GotProlactinoma 458 Posted November 13, 2017 I am 3.5 mo out and shedding like a golden retriever. I take chewable Biotin daily. I feel my hair is getting thin despite all my Vitamins and minerals. Maybe it’s just a thing 3 months out from losing the weight. Hope it’s temporary. 1 southernbellair79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwanttofitinmyweddingdress 31 Posted November 13, 2017 I had my surgery in June, I’ve noticed my small clumps of my hair coming out, my fiancé and I looked and we haven’t found any bald spots and I have fair hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mylighthouse 782 Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) I think it really varies from person to person. After my sleeve, at month 8, I hadn't lost but a small amount. But in June, I had major surgery and now, 6 months later, my hair is falling out like crazy. I had the major Hair loss like this 2 years ago as well, after two major surgeries. I was so worried about it. I had a nurse that came to my house every other day and she told me that the large amount of hair loss is expected for some people and that after any major surgery almost all people will have some hair loss. I don't think you need to be worried as to whether or not it's normal. Edited November 13, 2017 by mylighthouse 2 mustanglauri and Debbie9966 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GassyGurl 428 Posted November 13, 2017 My nurse says the 100 day mark is when it will probably start. She didn't say how long it would last, but I assume, one hair 'cycle'. Can't really prevent it, but Biotin and Protein might help. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 colleen 5595 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MofromMs 18 Posted November 13, 2017 My nurse says the 100 day mark is when it will probably start. She didn't say how long it would last, but I assume, one hair 'cycle'. Can't really prevent it, but Biotin and Protein might help. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile appSent from my Alcatel 6055U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MofromMs 18 Posted November 13, 2017 I am 3.5 mo out and shedding like a golden retriever. I take chewable Biotin daily. I feel my hair is getting thin despite all my Vitamins and minerals. Maybe it’s just a thing 3 months out from losing the weight. Hope it’s temporary.How many mcg of biotin is everyone taking?Sent from my Alcatel 6055U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GassyGurl 428 Posted November 13, 2017 I take 5000 whatever the unit is strawberry flavored chewable from costco. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 southernbellair79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindabalseca 373 Posted November 14, 2017 I've been taking 10000 iu the dissolvable ones from Walmart 1 Once Upon a Sleeve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindabalseca 373 Posted November 14, 2017 Sorry mcg* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandywolf 161 Posted November 14, 2017 Read that 70 g of Protein a day and 5000mcg Biotin a day. SW:350 (11/2015)BSW:260 (10/17/17)CW:248 (1st official weigh in post op)GW:175 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellabloom 2,467 Posted November 19, 2017 It’s hard to predict how much you willLose but rest assured it will grow back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites