So I have a history of hair loss with weight loss, this is nothing new. I am kind of glad because at least I have already had all those terrified search queries, tried all the shampoos, joined the hair loss forums.... So really I feel pretty prepared for this, but still, it sucks. This is 3 showers worth and doesn't count everything at my bathroom sink, in my brush, on my sweater, in dinner.... ????

I was good til you added 'in dinner' bleh

boy i wish I could feel bad for you ..but...I lost all my hair in the hospital when I was there for 5 months...Did I mention all my hair!!!!!!!!! No sympathy here kid...lol

So I have a history of hair loss with weight loss, this is nothing new. I am kind of glad because at least I have already had all those terrified search queries, tried all the shampoos, joined the hair loss forums.... So really I feel pretty prepared for this, but still, it sucks. This is 3 showers worth and doesn't count everything at my bathroom sink, in my brush, on my sweater, in dinner.... dde09

You have my sympathy!! I don't wish anyone to have hair loss of any kind. I understand it may happen to us that have this surgery but it doesn't make it any easier to actually see it when it does happen. I am 2 weeks post-op and I am not looking forward to having hair loss but I know it is a real possibility. Good luck!!!

I was good til you added 'in dinner' bleh

Lol yeah .. My kids are really good about it. Turns out it's not just burning buns that means you love them. Lol! I don't even think a hairnets will keep my kitchen safe.

Ohhh RJ, I know that must have been so difficult. I am hopeful that I should not have such an extreme situation, but if I have learned anything, your beautiful profile picture proves that this too shall pass. Thanks for being an inspiration. Sympathy or no

You have my sympathy!! I don't wish anyone to have hair loss of any kind. I understand it may happen to us that have this surgery but it doesn't make it any easier to actually see it when it does happen. I am 2 weeks post-op and I am not looking forward to having hair loss but I know it is a real possibility. Good luck!!!

Follow your doctors plan and make sure you get Water, Protein, and Vitamins. I have a family predisposition to hair loss and this is my 4th rodeo in a "shedding " phase, so I was mentally prepared. Not everyone experiences it I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Thanks!!! I need all the kick I can get!

Ohhh RJ, I know that must have been so difficult. I am hopeful that I should not have such an extreme situation, but if I have learned anything, your beautiful profile picture proves that this too shall pass. Thanks for being an inspiration. Sympathy or no

Don't mean to make little of it all...But this too shall pass for you as well..It will give you a chance to try new hair styles...I know I did...I do have sympathy for your poor hair...But I promise it will grow back and you will be so happy with the results of your sleeve.....All the best hun!

So I have a history of hair loss with weight loss, this is nothing new. I am kind of glad because at least I have already had all those terrified search queries, tried all the shampoos, joined the hair loss forums.... So really I feel pretty prepared for this, but still, it sucks. This is 3 showers worth and doesn't count everything at my bathroom sink, in my brush, on my sweater, in dinner.... dde09

I have gone through hair loss like that before when I've gone through times of severe stress. My brother almost died in August and spent a week in ICU so I'm experiencing the hair loss once again. So I'll have my surgery in February just as my hair is starting to grow back, only to lose it a few months later! Sigh :/ but I can deal with it... Just can't wait for my surgery, wish it was sooner!

My friend's 19 year old daughter passed away from leukemia. Had hair loss off and on since she was in the 5th grade. I guess to me there are always worse reasons for hair loss. I'm not in any way trying to downplay your feelings, just trying to state that it could always be worse. Hang in there, it'll grow back.

I lost hair at from 2 to 4 months. But fine thereafter...

I have gone through hair loss like that before when I've gone through times of severe stress. My brother almost died in August and spent a week in ICU so I'm experiencing the hair loss once again. So I'll have my surgery in February just as my hair is starting to grow back, only to lose it a few months later! Sigh :/ but I can deal with it... Just can't wait for my surgery, wish it was sooner!

Sounds like you are familiar with the cycle. In my 20s when it started, I was very traumatized and really thought it was horrible. I am almost 40 now and definitely have a tempered perspective. In the grand scheme of things, things definitely get worse.

I lost hair at from 2 to 4 months. But fine thereafter...

Two months would be awesome! Here's hoping.

My friend's 19 year old daughter passed away from leukemia. Had hair loss off and on since she was in the 5th grade. I guess to me there are always worse reasons for hair loss. I'm not in any way trying to downplay your feelings, just trying to state that it could always be worse. Hang in there, it'll grow back.

Thanks for the perspective! You are so right. It can always be worse.

Sounds like you are familiar with the cycle. In my 20s when it started, I was very traumatized and really thought it was horrible. I am almost 40 now and definitely have a tempered perspective. In the grand scheme of things, things definitely get worse.

You are right when I first lost hair when I was 24 due to some stressful things in my life, I though my life was over! My hair thinned out and it's definitely not as thick as it used to be. But the balding spots or thin spots filled back in. Now as I do recognize the cycle at age 29 I don't freak out as much because really there's nothing you can do about it! So it'll grow back and I'll lose it again after my surgery and then it will grow back and if not now I'll be Thinner so I think I can do with a little bit less hair :-)

My hair was falling out at it's most from 3-6 months. I am officially 6 months out tomorrow and my hair loss has slowed to almost normal.