Shandale 1 Posted September 7, 2019 I actually have really thick hair, but for the last few weeks I have had a ton of hair coming out. I'm to the point I may wash my hair twice a week now and avoid brushing my hair a ton just because of how much is falling out. I'm now almost 4 months out as well with 82lb down. Can anyone tell me when their Hair loss slacked off?Sent from my SM-N970U using BariatricPal mobile app 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Cowgirl 170 Posted September 7, 2019 Mine just slowed down at 5 months and also started around 4 months. I also have thick hair and have no bald spots as a result of the loss. I thought no you'll be fine. 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Cowgirl 170 Posted September 7, 2019 *think 2 PlanetHopper and GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Bsmaller18 436 Posted September 7, 2019 Stated suddenly at 4 months stayed steady until 5.5 months then slowed. That could have been because I already lost so much. I already had Biotin in my Vitamin but stated using Nioxin at month 5. Now at 6.5 months still more than before but definitely slowed and I have baby hairs at my forehead but can’t see them on my scalp too much. I had it cut, only wash every 2-3 days, use Moroccan oil to prevent tangles. It may not help but mentally at least I know I’m doing everything I can to minimize it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mia wallace 0 Posted September 7, 2019 I haven't been brushing my hair after washing, just put it up in a bun to try and prevent any Hair loss. I am only 3 weeks post sleeve surgery. Does anyone know if this will help?Sent from my SM-J737VPP using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZhiker 2,253 Posted September 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Shandale said: I actually have really thick hair, but for the last few weeks I have had a ton of hair coming out. I'm to the point I may wash my hair twice a week now and avoid brushing my hair a ton just because of how much is falling out. I'm now almost 4 months out as well with 82lb down. Can anyone tell me when their Hair loss slacked off? Sent from my SM-N970U using BariatricPal mobile app I also have very thick hair. Loss started at 4 months and stopped by 5 1/2 months. I think I lost about half my hair, and actually, for the summer, it has been great! I never knew how hot my hair was! It feels so cool and light now and easier to manage. I got it cut short before the loss started, as I didn't want to see great wads in the drain. Also, when it starts to grow out, a short cut will mean that I will have a full head again in no time. But I have to say, I have enjoyed thinner hair in the heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYJenn 1,463 Posted September 7, 2019 I’m 13 months, still losing hair 🤷🏼♀️ 1 2 Losingit2018, KarenLR75 and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,221 Posted September 7, 2019 mine lasted a couple of months. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAAANYC3 11 Posted September 10, 2019 Same. 3 years out and still losing hair. Lots of thinning at the hair line and temples, ugh 😔 1 1 Losingit2018 and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,443 Posted September 18, 2019 I started losing hair exactly two months post surgery and at four months it’s still falling. I too have reduced my hair washing frequency (thank goodness it doesn’t get as oily with my weight loss) because it was distressing pulling handfuls of hair from the drain. I have hair all over my house which I never had before. I take liquid silica (dietician recommended) and apply a treatment mask every second wash. I’ve had a couple of inches cut from the length but I can still put it up. I’ve been told it’s a combination of the anaesthetic and reduced Protein intake. My doctor said it will grow back but not when. 😩 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losingit2018 1,170 Posted September 21, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 7:13 PM, NYJenn said: I’m 13 months, still losing hair 🤷🏼♀️ Me too. 18 months out and still losing hair. My scalp actually got sunburn this past summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickycole86 10 Posted September 23, 2019 I am 6-ish months out and losing hair like crazy. I have spikes/baby hairs growing back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feelinghopefulnow 62 Posted September 23, 2019 I’m six months out too and been losing hair fir few months I take Biotin and was advised to have just two brazil nuts daily no more also use a product called grow me Shampoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites