Question:
Hair Loss
I know I have seen this posted before, but what do people take to help stop/lessen hair loss after surgery. I am getting all/most of my protein and taking extra viatims, but worried about the amount of hair I have lost post surgery (2 months out). When does this stop? — renee607 (posted on May 9, 2008)
May 8, 2008
Some people take biotin supplements for it, and I'm not sure it helps or
not...I do take them.... but I really believe it's the protein that matters
most. I noticed as soon as I was eating more it lessened.....and now..at
nearly 7 months post-op it's back to normal. My hair is softer, shinier,
and shedding less and less. It was really bad for me from the get
go....but worsened in months 2-4.....then around 5-6 months...it started to
improve. My surgeon said it's worse from months 3-6.....so just make sure
you get plenty of fluids your protein. Good luck! Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
May 8, 2008
First, I do not sell anything I am suggesting...I used Andrew Lessman's
"Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails", and I have curly hair I had
before my first pregnancy. It is really incredible. I had thick hair so
the hair loss, while dramatic, was not terrible. It can be found on
HSN.com or www.procaplabs.com which is the Lessman website. Again, no
affiliation with the company, just some good, solid products. Hope it
works for you....Blessings
— Kathy T.
May 9, 2008
I don't know if you have ever had surgery before this or given birth or
been on a liquid fast but all of these these situations are perceived by
the body as a great shock. I lost a lot of hair on a liquid fast. It was
depressing, but it came back. It seems endless and feels horrifying but it
will come back as they body regains it's balance. Just think about those
folks who loose their hair because of Chemotherapy. Now you can empathize
with them a little. You live with the knowledge that your life will only
get better with time and some work. they live with the knowledge that they
will need more chemo and radiation, or with the dread that the cancer may
return at any moment. Celebrate your hair loss as a sign that you have
given yourself another chance at the life you always wanted to live and go
for it girl!
All the best, Laura
— waterlover
May 9, 2008
Make sure that you are getting 75 Grams of Protein a day, every day.
— William (Bill) wmil
May 9, 2008
Nothing helps. it will stop.
— Joanc
May 9, 2008
It's a common side effect of WLS...Most people experience this. I did...I
was told by my NUT that it would happen and lasts for a few months. I took
Biotin and once I was able to get in enough protein it reversed and my hair
began grow thicker again. Give it time...and try Biotin. They have nice
chewables that taste good.
— .Anita R.
May 9, 2008
Biotin. There is a liquid kind that you can buy off of Amazon.com and you
can also get Nioxin Recharge Supplement, and Nexxus Vitatress Vitamins.
— tayee24
May 9, 2008
I know just how your feeling.. I cryed almost every morning when I would
brush my hair. I had lap band in Dec of 07 and started losing hair in Feb.
As of today I am still losing hair, just not as much. In my experience
there is nothing you can do but wait it out. It will stop falling out in a
few months. In the mean time I decided to go for a short cute new hair
style with layers. It seemed to help with the hair loss and the layers made
my hair look fuller. good luck and hang in there.. it will stop
— willish
May 9, 2008
I had my surgery on 12/26/2007 and have had no hair loss at all. I believe
it is due to the excellent vitamins that my surgeon prescribed by Thorne
Research. They are specially formulated for Gastric Bypass patients. Hope
this helps. Good luck.
— Charlene Lewis
May 10, 2008
I am 5 years out and am still taking what my NUTR recommended which is
MAXI-HAIR put out by Countyr Life. It works great!
— Linda K.
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