Hair shedding...

[Shannon2123 5]

I was sleeved September 1st 2017... surgery weight 230lbs current weight is 204lbs... my hair is shedding really bad... and I am natural, so my curls are not looking to good. Im kind of sad... hmmm... any suggestions on hair shedding/loss!

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[KDBaker 70]

I'm only a month out but I've started shedding too. My dietician told me it's nothing to do with Vitamins or Protein. It's a normal reaction to major surgery. So it seems like there's not much to be done. I went and got my hair cut short today. I have super fine hair so that makes it look thicker. Meanwhile, when my hair starts to grow back it won't have a long way to go to catch up.

[Mhy12784 423]

2 hours ago, KDBaker said:

I'm only a month out but I've started shedding too. My dietician told me it's nothing to do with Vitamins or Protein. It's a normal reaction to major surgery. So it seems like there's not much to be done. I went and got my hair cut short today. I have super fine hair so that makes it look thicker. Meanwhile, when my hair starts to grow back it won't have a long way to go to catch up.

I mean some hairloss is natural and unavoidable but some (probably most) is absolutely from malnutrition as well. Years ago I crash dieted and lost the most weight I've ever lost in my life. I also lost the most hair I've ever lost in my life like where it looked extremely bad and I had never had surgery in my life.

[Finding_Stacy 263]

I was shedding for a few months. Luckily, it's slowing down but it started around the second month and went till I was 4 1/2 months out. My theory is this: you're not getting enough nutrition when your calories are extremely restricted, like they are those first few months. Your body uses the calories you're giving it for important areas, such as your heart, brain, etc, and not much nutrition is left over for unimportant areas, like your hair and nails.

Before long, you'll be able to eat more and the shedding will diminish over time. In the mean time, eat the most nutritious foods you can. Make every bite count and make sure it packs a nutritious punch.

[SouthernBella 18]

I am 4 months out and dealing with a lot of shedding. I have not had any other issues - no nausea, pain and can tolerate any foods. But the hair shedding is making up for it!!!! I am taking Biotin everyday but the jury is still out on whether it actually helps.

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[Shannon2123 5]

I'm only a month out but I've started shedding too. My dietician told me it's nothing to do with Vitamins or Protein. It's a normal reaction to major surgery. So it seems like there's not much to be done. I went and got my hair cut short today. I have super fine hair so that makes it look thicker. Meanwhile, when my hair starts to grow back it won't have a long way to go to catch up.

Thank you so much for your input! And I might get a cut as well if I continue to thin out.

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[Shannon2123 5]

I was shedding for a few months. Luckily, it's slowing down but it started around the second month and went till I was 4 1/2 months out. My theory is this: you're not getting enough nutrition when your calories are extremely restricted, like they are those first few months. Your body uses the calories you're giving it for important areas, such as your heart, brain, etc, and not much nutrition is left over for unimportant areas, like your hair and nails.
Before long, you'll be able to eat more and the shedding will diminish over time. In the mean time, eat the most nutritious foods you can. Make every bite count and make sure it packs a nutritious punch.

Great advice. Thank you so much!

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