Ruth D

sorry for derailing this thread, but when I took that picture, I didn't realize how wrinkly my head was. I have loose skin everywhere, including I guess the top of my head.

First, as a reassurance, its only temporary!
For those that did lose some hair (which is mostly everyone...though there are a lucky few that don’t) it all came back eventually. I have yet to read from anyone who is far out from surgery that it is permanent.
I started losing mine at 3 months, and it stopped around 7 months. I don’t know if it was because of time elapsed, or because I was done with rapid weight loss phase, though.
I am 2+ years out now and its ALL back (sometimes i think its actually thicker these days, but it might just be because of my hairstyle, lol).
I did cut it all off at the first sign of loss, and my hair today is no where near how long it was pre-surgery, but thats just a matter of time (though I dunno if I even want to grow it back to that length anyway.)
I don’t have any tips to prevent it, honestly I don’t really think you can, but I’m sure others will weigh in on this subject.
Good Luck!
P.S. despite the current Hair loss, are you satisfied with your WEIGHT loss so far?

that article MoxieMama posted was very informative, so check it out.
basically, there's not much you can do about it. If it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen. Some people swear Biotin helps, but just as many swear it doesn't. So...YMMV.
luckily, I lost very little hair - certainly not enough to notice (I just noticed a lot more strands than usual when I combed it out after washing it). It started about about 5-6 months post-surgery and lasted maybe three or four months. It all grew back.

I posted the article as a separate post titled Hair loss and Weight Loss Surgery" rel="">A Good Article on hair Loss and Weight Loss Surgery. 😊
Take heart---it is temporary.

I started taking Biotin pre-op and have continued post-op. My hair started to "shed" much more than usual about one month post-op. I don't have any bald Patches, but my always thick hair is starting to look a little thinner. It is still growing, though.
I've been advised the shedding/hair loss will slow down in time.
A while back I found a helpful article. I will post it when I locate it again.

I had my g.s on May 20th, 2020. As of 1 month ago I have started losing tons of hair, and notice very small bald Patches. How long before my hair becomes thick again, and any tips to prevent loss?

I had my g.s on May 20th, 2020. As of 1 month ago I have started losing tons of hair, and notice very small bald Patches. How long before my hair becomes thick again, and any tips to prevent loss?

@ChubRub, interesting! I’ve never had watermelon with feta! @ms.sss I have had it with balsamic glaze! Yum.

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I am 3 months post surgery and wondering if one small slice of watermelon is ok to eat? I made a huge mistake this morning and eat 1/4 cup of oatmeal without looking at the nutrition facts! I was so disappointed in myself! I should have read!

I am doing low card. That’s why I was also worried about the oatmeal.

I am 3 months post surgery and wondering if one small slice of watermelon is ok to eat? I made a huge mistake this morning and eat 1/4 cup of oatmeal without looking at the nutrition facts! I was so disappointed in myself! I should have read!

Hi all, I am six weeks out from gastric sleeve. My doctor gave me a list of do and don not eats. I am just curious what your docs told you what to seriously avoid and what you could have.

Ruth! How are you? Any news? Update us. Hope you're ok.

As a Cardiac issue survivor - Go get checked out - Not saying you have issues, but DO NOT PUSH IT! Could be stress could be gas, But let the doc;s figure that stuff out

Hi all, I had my surgery on May 20, 2020, My first day and second day were good until I could introduce cream of Soups to my diet, and Protein Shakes. Now I go to bathroom (#2) at least three times a day. Is this normal? Also my shoulder hurts every time I try to belch.