I know...I know....of all the things that I'm nervous about. I've been taking 5mg of Biotin for about 2 months now before I even got approved for surgery or even knew that hair loss was one of the "side effects" from the sleeve. Will the Biotin even help prevent hair loss after surgery? Is there any other vitamin I can take to help prevent it?

Hi Emilee,

Here is some info I received from my dermatologist yesterday:

OK, so today I met with my dermatologist. My dermatologist explained that the type of hair loss we are experiencing is called telogen effluvium and is more due to recent shock to your system, ie., weight loss, pain, recent surgery, over or under active thyroid, childbirth, medications and other underlying conditions not just lack of Protein. The dermatologist mentioned that one could lose over 50% of your hair, but that it will grow back in 5-8 months. She suggested using minoxidil, which will stimulate the growth of new hair faster. The less expensive brands are: (both 2%)

* Equate which can be purchased at Walmart

http://www.walmart.c...e&cat_id=976760

* Kirkland Minoxidil which can be purchased at costco.

Important instructions on use:

It is important that if you do use the minoxidil, it is to be placed on your scalp, do not rub it into your hair, it will just make your hair more brittle and susceptible to breakage. Do not let it drip onto your forehead as it will cause headaches. The best application is laying back preferably into a shampoo sink.

http://www.webmd.com...loss/effluviums

http://www.aocd.org/..._effluvium.html

I hope this helps.

I know...I know....of all the things that I'm nervous about. I've been taking 5mg of Biotin for about 2 months now before I even got approved for surgery or even knew that hair loss was one of the "side effects" from the sleeve. Will the Biotin even help prevent hair loss after surgery? Is there any other Vitamin I can take to help prevent it?

I had TWO goals prior to surgery. Lose weight and don't lose hair!!! I accomplished both!! I started taking Biotin, whatever the max amount is.....three months prior to surgery and I still take it several times a week. I never had hair loss.

Thank you for the responses!! I'm more worries about the hair loss than I am pain from the surgery! Lol!

Thanks for the information about taking biotin. I will buy some tomorrow and begin taking it. My surgery is 2/19 maybe late is better than never.

Try Chi ionic 44 three step it cost me 23.00 for the set a coworker with a beautician license purchase it for me at a Beaty supply store and trust me I swear by it the it really does work.

Try Chi ionic 44 three step it cost me 23.00 for the set a coworker with a beautician license purchase it for me at a Beaty supply store and trust me I swear by it the it really does work.

Joy, Does the Chi product help with hair loss, or does it just make your thin hair look thicker?

Interesting on the Chi product. I'll keep that in mind.

I asked my surgeon and nutritionist about the hair loss and they both said hair loss doesn't happen to most and that if it was going to happen biotin would not prevent it. They did say that in patients in does happen to, typically they weren't consistently meeting the protein or water intakes and weren't staying up on all the vitamins we take. She told me not to worry and if it does happen it will all grow back.

Biotin may not help, but it doesn't hurt. I didn't lose hair and my nails looked better than ever and grew like crazy. Like taking prenatal vitamins kind of!!

I am pre op and was wondering if all the people who say they have hair loss post op (after the initial 3 or 6 months or so) are sure that they have enough fat in their diet. Low fat diets are notorious for hair loss and I was wondering about how much fat we should eat... Does anyone post op keep track?

It helps with hair loss.