Morning it's a sunny day in Sheffield England

I AM NOW INTO MY 6TH WEEK, AND AM WORRIED ABOUT HAIR LOSS ,,,,,,

MY HAIR IS QUITE LONG VERY GOOD CONDITION ,:0)

I WANT TO KNW WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN AND HOW LONG FOR ,

WILL IT COME BACK QUICK ?

PEOPLE ALLWAYS SAY HOW NICE MY HAIR IS ,,,,,, WHEN YA FAT AT LEAST THEY CAN COMMENT ON YA HAIR :0)))

ONE DAY HOPEFULLY THEY WILL SAVE HOW LOVELY AND SLIM YOU ARE ,,,,,,,,,,HA HA I WISH :0))

ANN XXXX

Here are some other topics on hair loss that can give you some other people's experiences:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1

To answer your specific questions based on my experience:

I WANT TO KNW WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN AND HOW LONG FOR - My hair loss started at 3.5 months post-vsg, last a solid 3 months

WILL IT COME BACK QUICK ? Nope, it's taken a year for my hair to grow back in, and I would venture to guess that it's only at 3/4 of the volume/fullness it was before I started losing hair.

Everyone has a different experience with hair loss. Mine last 3 months, but I know others that it lasted for 9 months. Also, there is no amount of pills, Protein, snake oils that will prevent it. If it happens, it happens. The only thing you can do is help with regrowth.

Hiya Ann,

I’m Angela and I’m just up the M1 from you in Dewsbury. What a gorgeous day we’ve had today. Hope you made the most of it, it could be snowing tomorrow !!! LOL !!!!

I was sleeved 1^st Feb here in Dewsbury and can honestly say that, so far, it is the best thing I’ve ever done. How about yourself, how are you feeling about the whole thing ?

People who I told before the op laughed because I was more bothered about the hair loss than having the surgery!! I can totally relate to what you say about the hair thing.

I’ve been big all my life and a bit obsessed about my hair being just right and my nails being painted at all times. I’ve always had control of these things where clothes etc. have been out of my control because of my size.

The thought of major hair loss sends a cold shiver down my spine. So far, at nearly 7 weeks, no signs yet. Believe me I’m checking every 2 minutes !!!!!

If you look on the new content bit on the site and change the drop down at the bottom from 24 hours to the last week, on page 15 theres a post about hair loss with a reply from Tiffykins that has a couple of links that explain why and how the hair loss occurs. The’re a bit scientific but really helpful & may help to put your mind at ease. Tiffy is so brilliant at posting these links and everything she posts seems to answer everything you need to know.

Thanks Tiffy xx

Did you have your op done in Sheffield and did you pay for it or have it on the NHS ?

Keep in touch and let me know how you’re doing. The little band of UK sleevers is growing by the day. I’ll add you as a friend, if you need to message me feel free.

All the best

Angela xx