2 Week Post-Op Hair Shedding

[PlanetHopper 86]

Hey everyone, so I know that hair thinning is very normal (some even say inevitable) around 3-9 months post-op. However, I am already shedding hair more than normal. I asked my surgeons office and they said that tends to happen and to start taking Biotin. Im kinda freakin out here. I haven't heard anyone say they started hair thinning at two weeks post-op. I also asked about getting blood work done but they said they will not do that until 3 months post-op. Has anyone else experienced hair thinning or higher rates of shedding at only 2 weeks? Any suggestions? Any comforting word?

P.S. Please understand that I have textured hair and Im mixed with African American. My hair is a part of my identity and I knew that I would have thinning after this surgery but I didnt expect it to happen so soon.

[Losingit2018 1,170]

It will grow back. Biotin will strengthen the hair that you have but may not stop you from losing some. Hopefully you can maybe cut or style it to make it less noticeable?

This bump in the road will be worth it in the end. Keep your eye on the prize 😉

[lvidacovich 372]

Biotin and collagen, start taking them now.

[Serengirl 176]

I take a liquid Biotin and it has really helped me. and its easier to absorb this early out. Also Zinc and folic acid and Omegas really help hair grown long and continue to grow but you have to be careful about when you are cleared to have those since your surgery wasn't long ago. The Hair loss might be more body shock related vs VSG bec that does seem really early.