And so it begins. Noticed increasing hair loss in last few days and today BIG lots going down the plug...

Am I sad? Yup, I love my hair. Am I going to freak out? Nope. Knew it was likely, irrespective of what protein/vitamins/biotin/water I have taken since the surgery. I suppose that as there's no such thing as a free lunch, there's always a price to pay for something that is working for me as well as my sleeve is. Have lost hair before when taking a chemo drug (although hope not to lose my eyelashes this time!), so been here before and hair recovered. Like everything in life, this too will pass...

So as I watched the hair swirl away this morning, I thanked it for making the ultimate sacrifice. Then I stood in front of my mirror and looked at the bright eyed, healthy woman looking back, who I still struggle to recognise as me. No diabetes, no pain from arthritis and no nasty meds any more. I put on my trousers and T, which are 5 sizes smaller than in April, along with the high heeled sandals that are a size smaller than then. And smiled.

Je ne regrette rien, I have no regrets as Edith Piaff sang, not even hair loss. Got my hair Fiber product ready to fill in any really thin bits, have even found a local place that does infills for hair loss. So I am cool and relaxed because when this phase is over, I will still be healthy, slimmer and well - and my hair will be regrowing.

To all losing their hair, hang in and don't stress ... will just make it worse.....others have been here before us and have come out the other side just fine. x

Does rogaine help?

you are beautiful!! and thank you for sharing.... I was sleeved July 22nd and know I too, will most likely be losing my hair in this process. it will eventually grow back. I guess the sacrifice is worth it staying strong!

This may be TMI but I'm thinning a lot down "south" the positive is I don't need bikini waxes. Lol. I'm thinning up top too and already have thin hair so I'm nervous it won't grow back

I already had fine hair before surgery. But I was lucky that I had a lot of it. I started noticing hair falling out around 6 weeks and it slowed down around the 5 month mark. Around that time I got to start prednisone. Which can cause hair loss/thinning. I think someone wants me to be bald for my wedding in October!! LoL!!!!!

But I got some clip in hair extensions to help make it look thicker for the big day. Then after the wedding I may just chop it off. I know I looked good in a pixie cut before surgery. So I may just have to go back to it for a while.

Such is life as a bariatric patient with ms.

:-)

Thanks I really needed this post! Im

Thanks I really needed this post!