Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Losing Hair



Recommended Posts

I'm almost 7 months out and I'm shedding worse than a dog. Anyone else experiencing this?

I see my dr next week but wanted to hear personal experiences from people.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yup, most of us are. It just happens. Even if you get all your Vitamins, all your Protein, all your minerals, take Biotin, zinc and everything else. It doesn't last, it does come back... or so I hear. I'm leaving hair everywhere still.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

that worries me.. cuz mine was coming out before surgery.. then I started all those Vitamins and it stopped .. maybe im an odd duck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am starting my 7th month & I started noticing my ears showing thru my hair and overall bad thinning 1 month ago. After flipping out in my mind, being sad, worrying & pretty much anything else negative I have overall accept it.

I did buy Boitine pills & take 5mg per day, wash my hair less, dry it more gently & bought Pantene hair thickening Shampoo. I was using Paul Mitchell shampoo & cond. which I think is a better product but I felt desperate. I see no difference.

The final thing I have done is to pull my hair back & clip it up. Next I might go to the mall and buy some fake hair that you clip on to look like you have fuller hair.

I hope you feel better since you know someone else is flipping out, I know it is a temporary thing, I probably would have done the surgery even if I knew temporary baldness was coming. Also most people say they don't notice, they are usually looking at my shrinking hips!!!! YEAH

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

great article! Thanks for sharing! I've been really worried about the hair loss issue after surgery (scheduled 4/20/13) because my hair has already begun thinning, especially in the front-top. I started taking Biotin, and applying Mioxinol solution (the main ingredient found in Rogain). I'm also taking a supplement called NuHair. I am trying to get my hair as healthy as possible BEFORE surgery....who knows if it will do one darn thing, but I wanted to at least give it a shot. I only started a couple of weeks ago and the Mioxinol says it will take 4 months to work! I'll have to report back later if I had any success.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Make sure your dr checks your Vitamin D level too! When I was 2 years out and STILL losing hair I was just a basket case. After a ton of testing they found my Vitamin D3 level was seriously low. That was about 4 months ago and can tell such a BIG difference! Lots of new growth! Takes a month or so to catch up, then it'll start growing!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×