I was sleeved less than a month ago so this isn't yet a concern for me, but have any of you who were sleeved further out experienced any hair loss? I'm wondering because I haven't come across any black sleevers who mentioned anything in the hair loss threads that I've seen.

Hi Jackie,

Most of the hair loss problems I am aware of come from having the gastric by pass surgery since it has a significantly higher risk of malabsorption the the gastric sleeve..

I am seven months out and I have noticed additional hair shedding, but not a lot. It started about 3 months out and continues now. But again it is not a lot just additional shedding.

I think the hair loss is due to the trauma to the body and the anesthesia. I say this because I experienced hair loss after my Tubal Ligation, which I had right after child birth. It was the only child birth (I've had 3) where I lost hair, so I think the surgery altering the body's natural function and the anesthesia played a major part of the hair loss. I also know a few AA sleevers who have lost hair after VSG, so I am just preparing to lose hair (I'm stocking up on wigs )

Hello!!! I'm 4 months out today and I've lost some hair -- not enough for anyone to tell who doesn't know me but I see it especially when I wash or condition wash my hair. I've been natural since February 2011 so my hair is holding up pretty good. I just make sure I keep my hair moisturized really well and massage my scalp daily. Hope this helps!!! Happy weight loss journey!

I went to my last nutrition class the other day and some of the ladies said they were taking "Biotin" now to help prevent the hair loss. However, it makes your hair grow, not just prevent the loss.

I heard the same about using Biotin to prevent hair loss. Dose is 100mg twice a day. I started taking shortly after my surgery (8 weeksago) so far no loss yet. I wear Sisterlocks, so I would hate to lose them. (took too long to grow)!

Hi,

I'm am A A sleever with locs since 2006 so they're long and beautiful imo. My surgery was 9/27/13 and I definitely don't get my protein in. I take 10000 mcg. Of biotin when I remember. I did 2-3 years clean eating which included weekly at least 2 a week all green juiced veggie drink plus beets and Wheatgrass shots. So far no hair loss or thinning (Thank God)... mind you I have been to the er 3 for dehydration I've recently started making my own smoothies again kale spinach strawberries and blueberries 8 oz organic soy isopure vanilla...37 gm of protein in one....do what u gotta do get it in as I stated thanks be to God, my crown and glory stands....I also use biotin shampoo and whipped shea in my hair

Edited December 8, 201312 yr by endure8

I was banded in 2005 and have been taking biotin ever since....i am natural for 18months and now take BIOTIN and MSM pills to help promote healthy hair, i was told yu have to get at least 5000mg of biotin to work succesfully..i am waiting on sleeve approval and I will see if any shed after the surgery....team long healthy hair!!

I haven't had the sleeve surgery yet but I did have a baby last year. I had a tubal ligation with my c section and my hair shedded more. My edges even got thin but that may have been from braid tension. It shedded quite a bit but as u can see I have a ton of natural hair. I think it comes with surgery but it's minimal.