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I was good up until about 4 months, then started losing a lot. I had Bypass surgery Oct 10. I have steadily taken in a lot of Protein with Unjury and Premier Protein, as well as lots of chicken, cheese, eggs, etc. I have lost a lot in two months. I also took Biotin from the beginning and two months ago started on another product that has horsetail product in it, etc. Still lost hair. I believe it is finally quitting and I am at six months from surgery today. My hairdresser said it is coming back in, but it is very thin and I have always had thick hair. From what I read there is not much you can do about it except take some supplements. I am very good at taking my bariatric Vitamins and Calcium 3x a day as well. I think it is just part of the surgery.

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I mine didn't start till about 4. 5 months. I took all my Vitamins, got all my Protein, and still lost hair for about 6 weeks. Here is a decent writeup on telogen effluvium. https://www.drdkim.net/ask-the-dietitian/understanding-hair-loss-after-bariatric-surgery/

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Mine started at 4.5 months post VSG and since im only 5 months out no telling how bad it will get but im praying for minimal loss
Praying all of us have minimal loss!

VSG 11/17
HW 270
SW 238
CW 185
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Mine has really starting shedding. It has not starting becoming noticeable in any one distinct area as of yet, but I can tell I am losing at least 3-4 times more each time I wash and comb my hair. As to how much worse it will get before it stops, who can say.

I do get my Protein, I take my Vitamins too. I was aware of this before my surgery, something like over 90 percent of ppl have Hair loss.

I’m a bit over 4 months out. I noticed about two weeks ago it began.

If I have to have thinner hair for awhile to get healthier I guess that’s another part of the price to pay.

I hope everyone keeps their hair but I’ve heard it pretty common no matter what you do. :wacko:

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I experienced some Hair loss after 3 months and the nurses were correct, I was not taking in enough zinc and quickly corrected that problem and my hair stops falling out, go figure.

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Everyone is different! I've read lots of people with no/minimal Hair loss and lots of people with lots! My hair loss began around the 4 month mark. I haven't noticed a difference in thickness yet, but I must say it is shocking to take a shower daily and see my leftover tumbleweed. On top of that I receive some public grooming from my husband because I am shedding on everything. From what I've read about the issue it will stop eventually.

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I have been watching Dr Matthew Weiner on you tube and he recommends Biotin 10,000. I am preop but will try that I think.


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Has anyone had to dye their hair during the process of it falling out? My grays are starting to show but because my hair is falling out I’m afraid to get it done thinking the dying process may cause even more hair to fall out.


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As@gassygurl suggested, many of us lose no matter the Vitamins or Protein.

Telogen Effluvium is real with any post op/body stress not just bariatrics—

http://drnichter.com/hair-loss-after-surgery-explained/

And yes I got my roots done during the loss phase and didn’t seem to make it worse.


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As[mention=316127]gassygurl[/mention] suggested, many of us lose no matter the Vitamins or Protein.

Telogen Effluvium is real with any post op/body stress not just bariatrics—

http://drnichter.com/hair-loss-after-surgery-explained/

And yes I got my roots done during the loss phase and didn’t seem to make it worse.




Thanks! I was so worried the chemicals in the dye might make it worse. Was it any particular one or the one from salons are fine?


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Thanks! I was so worried the chemicals in the dye might make it worse. Was it any particular one or the one from salons are fine?




Oh gosh, my brother in law is a stylist and has done my color for more than 20 years, I have NO idea what product he uses but they are a somewhat high end salon, so there’s that. Dunno if that makes a difference.


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Oh gosh, my brother in law is a stylist and has done my color for more than 20 years, I have NO idea what product he uses but they are a somewhat high end salon, so there’s that. Dunno if that makes a difference.



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