I'm 2 and a half month post op, and I'm really worried about hair loss I've heard it normally happens at 3 months! Has any one experienced it?? And does anyone know of any thing you can take to make it slow down (I know it can't be stopped if you get it) but dont know if there is something to help it. Currently I am taking forceval, calichew, evening primrose oil and cod liver oil with A-Z vitamins on a daily basis! :-) x

I'm 2 and a half month post op' date=' and I'm really worried about hair loss I've heard it normally happens at 3 months! Has any one experienced it?? And does anyone know of any thing you can take to make it slow down (I know it can't be stopped if you get it) but dont know if there is something to help it. Currently I am taking forceval, calichew, evening primrose oil and cod liver oil with A-Z Vitamins on a daily basis! :-) x[/quote']

I experienced the same at about the same time. Double your Protein intake. You should always double scoop your drinks anyway, remember we no longer absorb nutrients as before so we have to injest higher levels of the things we need. Also I take 1mg of Biotein three times a day. It took about a month but my hair is getting fuller and the shedding has slowed to a near normal rate. I am nearly seven months out and 84 lbs down...it's worth it!

Your fabulous. Such an inspiration. Im happy for you. My Dr said do not drink protien. They want me to eat my protien. ???? I guess everyone is different. Im going to try my best.

I experienced the same at about the same time. Double your Protein intake. You should always double scoop your drinks anyway' date=' remember we no longer absorb nutrients as before so we have to injest higher levels of the things we need. Also I take 1mg of Biotein three times a day. It took about a month but my hair is getting fuller and the shedding has slowed to a near normal rate. I am nearly seven months out and 84 lbs down...it's worth it![/quote']

Are u from the uk?

I don't take a Protein Drink, I've never been advised to by my surgeon?

Are u from the uk?

I don't take a Protein drink' date=' I've never been advised to by my surgeon?[/quote']

I am from Raleigh NC. I can't believe your doc did not advise protein shakes! I have several friends in different states that have had the surgery and everyone has been told to have at least two Protein drinks daily.

Same here if not protein shakes at least protein powder u mix into your food...Protein is all everyone talks about. You can Also research this online

I'm currently 3 months out and I haven't started to loose any hair (knock on wood) hopefully it won't happen either! and good luck on your weight loss journey!!

This is one if my fears after having surgery, bald and skinny is not a look I'm going for LOL! And wanted to say hello to raleighnc! I'm in Greenville, NC!

Same here if not Protein shakes at least protein powder u mix into your food...Protein is all everyone talks about. You can Also research this online

Hmm maybe il ask him :-/

Hey Greenville!

JemJem, I am told we need to injest 70 to 90 grams of Protein daily. There is no way I could possibly eat that much, my pouch would be stretched so far our it would be like I didn't even have the surgery.

I drink two shakes a day minimum. I double scoop them so with just those two drinks I am getting 100 gms protein in addition to the protein I am eating. On my six month blood work my protein levels wew right in the mid range of normal so my doc is happy with the way I am following the nutrition plan.

All I know for sure was when I increased protein and take my supplements as ordered my hair loss quickly stopped and has grown back in. As Greenville sai...bald and skinny wasn't a look I wanted either lol

Good luck with your journey. I have learned a lot about myself over the past eight months and am happy to share or encourage any time.

Hey Greenville!

JemJem' date=' I am told we need to injest 70 to 90 grams of Protein daily. There is no way I could possibly eat that much, my pouch would be stretched so far our it would be like I didn't even have the surgery.

I drink two shakes a day minimum. I double scoop them so with just those two drinks I am getting 100 gms protein in addition to the protein I am eating. On my six month blood work my protein levels wew right in the mid range of normal so my doc is happy with the way I am following the nutrition plan.

All I know for sure was when I increased protein and take my supplements as ordered my hair loss quickly stopped and has grown back in. As Greenville sai...bald and skinny wasn't a look I wanted either lol

Good luck with your journey. I have learned a lot about myself over the past eight months and am happy to share or encourage any time.[/quote']

Thanks 10 billion! Never thought to dbl scoop! That will make all of the difference in meeting my protein goals! Yaaayyyyy! You're the best ...plus I'm anal about my hair. Plus the Dr says ur weight loss increases when you meet your protein goals! I couldn't be more grateful!: D

Thanks 10 billion! Never thought to dbl scoop! That will make all of the difference in meeting my Protein goals! Yaaayyyyy! You're the best <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />...plus I'm anal about my hair. Plus the Dr says ur weight loss increases when you meet your protein goals! I couldn't be more grateful!: D

No problem Panda. I have learned much about myself since surgery and have no problem sharing.

biotin 5000 mcg 2 x day

I would never reach my protein goal without shakes...I use unflavored and drink it in vitamin water from Costco....water , vitamins, and protein....can't lose. Just remember we can only take in 49/45g. Of protein at a time; anymore isn't absorbed.

So the thing with hair loss is that there is a 2 months delay in results. So if you start today and get in the required protein amount tomorrow your hair may still fall out. If you have been getting in your protein you should be just fine. If you have not - there is no time like the present.

Protein helps us in so many ways and is a must have post op. Every doc is different so please go with the suggestions of your doc. They know what they did to you and are basing their recommendations on their experience.

A recent review of earlier studies on Biotin has largely debunked the idea that it is of any significant help in reducing hair loss. So the evidence for its use is largely anecdotal. Some people say they take it on the chance it would help, because it apparently does no harm. If the typical hair loss period is 3 months long, by the time a person notices it, starts taking Biotin, and then notices the loss is slowing, it is probably just the end of the normal 3 month shedding period---and not due to the biotin.

Your best bet may just be to eat healthy meals, take the usual recommended Vitamins and supplements, and treat your hair gently (go easy on the hair dryer, curling irons and styling stuff). Stressing about it stresses your body and might make things worse. It is what it is. Just stay focused on getting healthy and get on with enjoying your life.