Body Hair

[CalGuy64 66]

Since I've lost weight post-op I've been noticing a very significant increase in body hair -- especially on my back and shoulders. I'm starting to look like a sasquatch. I'm thinking its my endocrine system adjusting to my new weight. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

[Mattymatt 491]

Hmmmm .... The times I have lost weight before, I had an increase in body hair but not a large one. Maybe it's temporary?

[Todd_196 28]

Possibly your testosterone level being raised and causing you to grow hair? I know when you are heavy your estrogen levels are elevated.

Could be a good thing unless you have some Yeti in your blood line...

[CalGuy64 66]

I'm reminded of The Simpsons episode where Homer is mistaken for Bigfoot.

[CalGuy64 66]

3 minutes ago, Todd_196 said:

Possibly your testosterone level being raised ...

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. They took blood for labs on Friday -- including for a testosterone level test. Its going to be interesting to see the results.

[Todd_196 28]

11 minutes ago, CalGuy64 said:

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. They took blood for labs on Friday -- including for a testosterone level test. Its going to be interesting to see the results.

I'd be interested in what you find out. It stands to reason that "might" be part if the reason for the growth.

There could be another reason, or rather a "co-reason"

Depending on the fit of your clothes before, if they were snug/tight, the fabric might have abraded some of your hair off and now its coming back. Dunno...just tossing out the idea.

[blizair09 3,250]

There is definitely more hair on my legs since I have lost all of this weight. That's the only area where I have noticed a change, but it is a big change.

[Creekimp13 5,840]

It might not be that you're growing more hair....it could be the illusion of that because you're shrinking and your skin surface area is reducing so what hair you have always had is closer together and looks more dense. 100 hairs in one square inch looks different than 100 hairs in two square inches.

[defibvt 348]

I agree with some, it may be heighten testosterone levels, as it is stored in your fat and as you loose weight it gets dumped. Some might also experience an increased libido, when this dump occurs. Also, as your skin shrinks, your hair follicles move closer together, making your hair somewhat more dense... I feel this happened to me on you stomach/chest and my back (cue the Sasquatch image).. sadly it did not occur to my head... good luck and let us know your lab results