Hi all,

I have been lurking for awhile. I am excited/nervous...tomorrow is my sleeve date (11/5/2012).

Anyone here have any suggestions to try to prevent the hair loss? Of all things to wonder about...its now my hair...LOL

Thanks!

Beth

Good Luck to you firs of all on your surgery!! Take it slow and follow the rules and procedures that are given to you

I actually went into a crying fit the night before surgery because of the hair thing...lol....I've been told to make sure that I take my Vitamins on a regular basis and work really hard on getting 60 grams or more of protein/day once you are allowed food again (pureed, soft, whatever) 2 Protein Shakes made with milk will almost get you there daily!

keep positiive...and I'll be thinking about you! Congratulations on a NEW YOU tomorrow!!

Hey! WELCOME and GOOD LUCK tomorrow! You are starting an amazing journey! I have done a fair amount of research on hair loss and it sounds like iron is your best bet. And here is a link I snagged from another member on here regarding hair loss that you might find interesting. All the best and let us know how you are doing!!! http://www.slhn.org/docs/pdf/bariatric_surgery_and_hair_loss.designed.pdf

Thank you both for replying and for your words of encouragement. I will check out that link too! I felt kind of silly posting about the possibility of loosing my hair...I haven't been nervous until tonight. Just tucked the kids in to bed, and know tomorrow will be the beginning of a new journey for me and for them!

Thanks again for taking the time to respond!

Never have to feel silly asking a question here, we talk, poop, vomiting, acne, spitting out food and personal emotions we are having and then it turns out others have the same thoughts/issues, such a relief to feel normal.

Never have to feel silly asking a question here, we talk, poop, vomiting, acne, spitting out food and personal emotions we are having and then it turns out others have the same thoughts/issues, such a relief to feel normal.