Question:
My HAIR!! I get my proten and taking biotin. I am taking iron also.
Anyone out there that can comfort me about my hair loss? What should I do? Will it grow back? If so when? — brooke880 (posted on January 14, 2009)
January 14, 2009
I don't know when you had your surgery...but hair loss starts at about
month three and tapers off for about three months...The things you are
taking are about all you can do to try to help it some...but the fact is,
nothing but time will stop it! It will grow back! You will being to see
little peach fuzz at your hair line and before you know it...The loss stops
and your hair will all grow back! I had to pin my up because it was so
long and heavy...and it just fell out by the handful! I was totally
freaking out! I didn't wash my hair but every three days to try to
help...I cut some length too but nothing really stopped it from
happening...and sure enough just like my nut said...It would begin growing
back and it did! Yours will too!
Doesn't make it any easier, huh? HUGS!
— .Anita R.
January 14, 2009
I ate lots and lots of beef jerky, yogurt, and refried beans. I had
virtually no hair loss....a very little thinning at the temples, at about 3
- 6 months post-op. My hair is thicker and healthier than it every was
prior to surgery. Don't worry. Be well.
— jjames-thomas
January 14, 2009
Your surgeon should have made you aware of the strong possiblity of hair
loss. It happens to the majority of RNY patients, some 4-8 months post op
typically. Hair grows back. Most patients would gladly go though the
temporary hair loss and LOSE WT, as opposed to have gorgeous hair and still
be morbidly obese. You might gain a lot from attending local wt loss
support groups. Hair begins growing back as soon as it falls out. Troule
is, the hair only grows 1/4 inch per month. Most post op women get shorter
hair cuts during this hair loss and regrowth time frame. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
January 14, 2009
had really thin hair to start with, and they said being put under for
surgery shocks your body, and causes hairloss, I have lost alot of hair,
this past week, my hair looked horrible, so I went and got a short cut, and
now it looks fuller and healthier than ever!!! I take biotin and drink
protein shakes almost everyday, and I take my bariatric vitamins, I think I
will keep mine short for awhile, it just feels and looks so much healthier,
and I am 11 months out, and I feel like I am not losing as much hair as
before, hope this helps, I have noticed I have some hair shorter than
others on top, I am assuming this is new hair growth, just keep drinking
protein and taking vitamins!!
You may also want to look into getting nioxin shampoo and conditioner,
from a beauty salon, walmarts carries it in thier salon. it is expensive
though, but some people swears by it, I can't afford to use it,lol!!!
— Lisa Koch
January 14, 2009
Its true, mine was started exactly at 3 months and lasted for 3 months then
it stopped as quickly as it started. I had thick hair so it was not
noticible to others, just to me. I have to say my hair is thicker now that
before and its still getting new growth so there is a bright side to the
ordeal. Hopefully it will pass quickly for you. I had the RNY and I am at
11 months now.
— goodbykat
January 14, 2009
Every person is different....I lose hair during times of physical or mental
stress. Maybe it's because I have a ton?! I have no idea. I know I got
my protein and my biotin and lost about half it seemed. I still had enough
that no one noticed but me. There were times when I swore my part was
expanding. Anyhow, when the peach fuzz started happening (which on me
equated to just sprouts of hair sticking out of the rest) I went and got my
hair chopped off super short. I decided I love it! That was when I was 6
months post-op. I'm now 13 + and have kept it super
short.>>>>>>> So my suggestion is find a new style for
the new you and embrace it.
— Launa N.
January 15, 2009
Yes, it will grow back. My hair was to the middle of my back and it was
falling out like crazy. I was freaking out! I cut it to my shoulders. It
has since all grown back very nicely and much curlier I must add. It is
now down to my butt. Hang in there!
— Carlyn M.
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