Hi All,

I will be 3 months post op on Monday and the hair loss has really kicked in. I am taking all of my Vitamins, which I buy from my surgeon and am taking additional Biotin. I am also getting in at a minimum of 60g of Protein a day. Is there anything else I can do to stop the hair loss? Or is this just something that has to run its course? How long does it usually last?

Thanks again, Cheri

I have a question to add to yours Are we talking hair thinning, or big clumps, or looking like a chemo patient??? I am good either way... Not really too emotionally attatched to my hair, just curious

Ashley- It is more hair thining all over. When I brush or wash my hair it comes out in my hands and in my brush. I would estimate 10-20 strands at a time. I just want to know if there is anything else I should be doing as a preventative.

I am doing all the right things too and my hair is falling out like crazy too. I am almost 4 months out. I read online that hair loss can be a result of losing more than 15 pounds a month (which I sure did the first 3 months). My doctor said that the Biotin doesn't prevent hair loss. Luckily I have a lot of hair so it's not noticeable so I am waiting with my fingers crossed.

My sister-in-law had RNY and her hair didn't stop falling out until a year post-op. I am hoping my hair loss doesn't last that long.

Hope you hair loss doesn't last too long as well....

From what I understand there isn't much you can do to prevent it (other than the usual...vitamins, protein, biotin, water, etc.) I believe it just has to run it's course. Mine started just about 4 months post-op and I'm 6 months today, so I've had 2 good months of solid shedding. It is frustrating for sure. I might have to cut my hair short for the summer. I grew it long for surgery knowing that I would probably lose a LOT of volume. I think you just have to soldier on and hope for the best. Sorry. Wish I had better news.

Whats wrong with hair loss???

Whats wrong with hair loss???

:laugh:

They call this shedding, just like your pet would shed. So random strands come out when you wash or brush it, not in clumps. Mine started about 5 months post-op and lasted about 5 months. I would pull a hand full out of my brush after each shampoo. I tried all the remedies (Biotin, special serum, shampoos, more protein) and nothing stopped it but good old Father Time. Just hold on for the ride and pray for it to end.

Unfortunately, all my new growth has been gray, but at least I can be happy I've got something for Miss Clairol to hold on to - ha!

Unfortunately, all my new growth has been gray, but at least I can be happy I've got something for Miss Clairol to hold on to - ha!

Hear Hear Sleeve Sista! Mine new ones are a pretty fair mix of gray and brown...but as long as they stay attached then I'm happy!

I am doing all the right things too and my hair is falling out like crazy too. I am almost 4 months out. I read online that hair loss can be a result of losing more than 15 pounds a month (which I sure did the first 3 months). My doctor said that the Biotin doesn't prevent hair loss. Luckily I have a lot of hair so it's not noticeable so I am waiting with my fingers crossed.

My sister-in-law had RNY and her hair didn't stop falling out until a year post-op. I am hoping my hair loss doesn't last that long.

Hope you hair loss doesn't last too long as well....

Right, biotin doesn't prevent hair loss, it just helps the new growth come in.

Well for you there is NOTHING wrong with it because you look GREAT!!! LOL However, I hope not to lose "that much" because I would be a combination of strange/funny/ugly!!!!

Whats wrong with hair loss???