Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Phase 1 nutrition class



Recommended Posts

1 hour ago, Shyree Wimberly said:

My first part of class went good today I don't feel that nervous about everything. I have my last class next Thursday. One question did any one experience Hair loss after surgery? 1580849750905.jpeg 1580849784339.jpeg 1580849820780.jpeg

Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, Shyree Wimberly said:

Is it because of Vitamins

Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

no - it's due to anesthesia plus the trauma of the surgery. Hair loss is actually a potential side effect of any surgery, but I think you see it more after bariatric surgery because people are taking in so few calories those first few months. Here's an article about it (there are tons if you google it):

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/telogen-effluvium/

most of us do have hair loss (but not all - some people don't lose any), but for the majority, you're the only one who'll notice it. I noticed extra hairs in my comb for a few months after I washed it, but looking at myself in the mirror, I couldn't tell, so there's no way anyone else noticed it. And I know others who lost a fair amount - enough that they noticed it while looking in the mirror, but no one else noticed it. Losing it enough that there are big hunks coming out isn't very common, though. It happens, but not to very many. Most of us just "shed" for a few months. It all grows back.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My hair has definitely got thinner finer bit no actual loss or falling out

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes, I lost a decent amount of hair, and considering I have very fine hair it bothered me a bit. My hairdresser noticed it too and we just cut it a tad shorter and colored it darker which helped. No one else noticed it though! All that said, it has grown back. I was never so happy to see little frizzy fly away hair on my head because I knew it was regrowth.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×