Question:
hair loss is the most up seting thing that has happened
Please tell me i will 1 day want to look in the mirror again?????????????? PLEASE — dana_meadors (posted on August 2, 2011)
August 2, 2011
Hi there,
You are not the only one who went through this traumatic situation for a
woman. I had a vertical sleeve gastarectemy this past feb and three months
ago give or take, and my hair was falling out like a horror movie. But I
see now that my surgeon and my wonderful case nurse at blue cross were
right. I was not consuming enough protein and not being consistent with
vitamin intake. After I put more effort into this, my hair stopped falling
out and new is sprouting in it's place. listen to you body and give it what
it needs. Don't ignore these signs of neglect like I did. I now munch on
low fat protein bars , a protein shot ( gross but quick) and the go
straight for the foods high in protein. It's a full time job and I find it
mentally exhausting but when going into this life it's a given. Good luck
and don't forget the protein lol
— Lizafig
August 2, 2011
Dana, I also went through this and yes it was a bit upsetting BUT keep your
spirits up as this will pass. I would love to give you a timeline BUT since
everyone is different it may stop in a month or two or three/......mine
slowed after 3 months and then stopped completely after the 7 month
mark(RNY 2 June 2009). The good news is you normally do not go bald. Just
make sure you keep your protein level up which helps alot. I also took
Biotin which can be purchased at Walmart, CVS etc.....
Again try and keep your spirits up....remember by losing weight you have
been given a second chance for a healthy life....try to stay positive and
when you look in the mirror see the beautiful woman you are looking back at
you...........
— karensaporito
August 2, 2011
You must take in all your protein, and I take biotin. I lost 127+ lbs and
I had minimal hair loss. I followed what my NUT and Dr told me to eat and
what vitamins to the "T." I keep saying this in this forum, but
folks when you choose a surgeon, he should be a Dr with the gold standard
of excellence. My Dr and NUT gave a booklet around 80 pages with
information from pre-op to post, telling me what to eat and when and what
vitamins to take and other valuable information.
— FSUMom
August 2, 2011
Take a deep breath and know this too shall pass! I can identify with the
panic you seem to be feeling. My hair was the ONLY thing I remotely liked
about myself before surgery. So when it started falling out, like they
told me it would, I felt a little panicky at first too. I increased my
protein by using liquid proteins as i was still not able to EAT what i
needed in protein. I used the shakes and i used protein shots. I still
ate lean protein, but the liquids got me to the number my body was
demanding. as i was able to eat the protein, i used the liquids as support
rather than the main source. I was well prepared for the choices i would
have to make post surgery and i LOVE my doc for that. It takes a little
bit of prep on my part but it really isnt hard to make healthy choices! I
had never had short hair. EVER. When it started falling out, i thought,
okay. New tool, new life, new me...time for new style. I set several hair
appointments and it went from almost to my waist, to now it is a sassy hair
style that is above the shoulders and i LOVE it. lol. it fits my
personality, my new sassy hopeful, exciting attitude about life. My hair
is healthy and i am too! Keep positive! It will get better. do your part
and get that protein in. take your vitamins. and breathe! hugss!!
— lady_myst
August 3, 2011
I know exactly what you are going through, too! I loved my long hair
before surgery & when it started falling out in clumps it was
devastating! It was from the lack of protein (and low zinc also
contributes to hair loss - I was on supplements for that too). Now I drink
1 protein shake a day made with skim milk & that puts me over the
minimum protein required for each day. I have been using the Body Fortress
100% Premium Whey Protein powder. It has 25gm of protein per scoop.
I also cut my hair off when it was falling out because of how badly knotted
it was getting. It's above my shoulders too. My hair is naturally very
dark so I have lightened it so that my scalp wasn't so noticeable. It has
helped.
Don't worry - it will start coming back in. Actually mine is starting to
come in thicker in areas that were a little thin before surgery, too.
Focus on getting your protein in & your hair will grow back! Good
luck!
— Tickie
August 3, 2011
I had the same thing happen to me yes it will pass but my hair got thin and
curly you'll learn to manage hang in there it will get better Alice
— alihorn
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