My pre-op RN/seminar speaker said EVERYONE that has the VSG loses their hair at 3 to 6 months post-op. Is this true? What did you do to prevent it besides taking vitamins if you did not lose any hair? Please HELP! I JUST started getting my hair in and back to normal from my chemotherapy for breast cancer two years ago. I really don't want to have to wear the WIG again!

the-best-foods-for-hair this was an article that i received via email and just wanted to share with post op ... that can eat ... best of luck everyon

the info is the best 6 foods that helps with hair

this is just a snippet from the article

Skinless chicken breast is another healthy source of Protein, and it's rich in B Vitamins — folate, B6, and B12 — that maintain healthy hair. These vitamins play an important role in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients to all body cells, including those of the scalp and hair follicles. When the body is deprived of B vitamins, the cells can starve, causing shedding, slow growth or weak strands that are prone to breaking.

I did lose quite a bit of hair. It's starting to calm down now that I'm not dieting to the extreme anymore (thank goodness!!!). I'm still losing some hair here and there though. I'm also quite convinced that if I didn't have such thick hair I would've went nearly bald... so I put an asterisk in front of my vote.

BTW: I take tons of supplements from A to Z and then some. I also take Biotin 2500 mcg, but note - Biotin does NOT PREVENT HAIR LOSS... it only helps for regrowth. And that it really does. It even helps with finger and toe nails too.

It's all a part of this process for the majority of us. I'll tell you what though, I'd rather lose some hair than still be super obese and barely fitting into Lane Bryant clothes!!!

Thanks so much for your comments. You seem to have been around the same size as me and I just WISH and HOPE to achieve the weight loss you have. My surgery is scheduled for Aug. 22 and I am getting increasingly anxious for many reasons. I cannot even really IMAGINE being under 200 lbs. much less reaching my goal of 170-180 lbs. But when I see someone like you and your great success.....I have some hope to cling to. Thanks again...I will follow your progress! God bless!

Cay

the-best-foods-for-hair this was an article that i received via email and just wanted to share with post op ... that can eat ... best of luck everyon

the info is the best 6 foods that helps with hair

this is just a snippet from the article

Skinless chicken breast is another healthy source of Protein, and it's rich in B Vitamins — folate, B6, and B12 — that maintain healthy hair. These vitamins play an important role in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients to all body cells, including those of the scalp and hair follicles. When the body is deprived of B vitamins, the cells can starve, causing shedding, slow growth or weak strands that are prone to breaking.

Thanks so much for your response. the article was very helpful! Thanks so much, again.

Cay

I am currently just over 3 months out and now noticing quite a bit of hair loss. It seems to just be every where. I was blessed and have quite a bit of hair so losing some of it might not be a bad thing, but I will keep updated if the loss becomes more than significant. Great Topic!!

I am currently just over 3 months out and now noticing quite a bit of hair loss. It seems to just be every where. I was blessed and have quite a bit of hair so losing some of it might not be a bad thing, but I will keep updated if the loss becomes more than significant. Great Topic!!

Thanks so much for responding. Congratulations on your weight loss so far! Way to go!! keep up the good work.

Cay

I lost a lot of hair (still loosing) but it is regrowing fast after i started high doses of Biotin. I can see all this new hair coming and soon (I hope) I will have a full mane again.

I lost a lot of hair (still loosing) but it is regrowing fast after i started high doses of Biotin. I can see all this new hair coming and soon (I hope) I will have a full mane again.

Thanks for responding!