I'm wondering if anyone out there did NOT have hair loss after surgery. And if not, why do you think that was so?

In a post op meeting with my NUT, she told the group that everyone has hair loss after sleeve surgery. I've read a lot of theories about what causes the post op hair loss. I know it's not trauma from surgery or anesthesia because I've had several surgeries over the past 5 years with all my strands intact.

I'm very curious if those who were able to get their Protein and Water in consistently were able to avoid hair loss or if in fact everyone does have hair loss.

Thanks!

I had surgery at the end of July and so far have not had any unusual hair loss. I have no idea why. I was ok at getting in Protein and Water, but not superlative. I'd been fairly active before surgery, maybe that had something to do with it? I've got no magical pill or explanation, sorry! Luck of the draw, I guess.

Lisa

anyone out there did NOT have hair loss after surgery.

planeheather

i have short, thin hair

i lost a teeny bit, little on top got thinner

didn't actually lose any excess hair, dropping into the sink et al

i did take Biotin - but as far as my eating and drinking - i did the normal stuff

Now try not to worry and lose your head (i mean hair ) over this

85 lbs gone

terrific

keep up the good work

kathy

congrats

@ proud granny how much biotin do you take?

I don't know when you start losing it, but I had my surgery October 28 and haven't have any hair loss so far. I do not get in enough Protein or Water. I do have thick hair and have always had some hair loss, but I have so much hair you can tell I've lost any. That hasn't gotten worse for me yet.

I had my surgery June 6th, and I haven't had any hair loss. I've taken my biotin regularly, and I've done my best to get my protein every day. I know that it may sound nuts to many on here, but I truly believe in the law of attraction. I made up my mind before surgery that I was going to have an easy surgery with no complications and no hair loss, and that's exactly what I've had. My surgery was a breeze; I have had no trouble tolerating any foods, and I've never even felt nauseated.

I had my surgery June 6th, and I haven't had any hair loss. I've taken my biotin regularly, and I've done my best to get my protein every day. I know that it may sound nuts to many on here, but I truly believe in the law of attraction. I made up my mind before surgery that I was going to have an easy surgery with no complications and no hair loss, and that's exactly what I've had. My surgery was a breeze; I have had no trouble tolerating any foods, and I've never even felt nauseated.

Great attitude!

I'm only 2 months out so I don't know yet, but I've got my protein in since day 2 and I'm not losing fast, so I hope that between the 2, I'll be ok without hair loss.

I'm almost 6 months out and 60 lbs down. I've had no hair loss. I get my protein in and drink water. I do not take biotin. I however do have really thick hair. Thank God

I'm wondering if anyone out there did NOT have hair loss after surgery. And if not, why do you think that was so?

In a post op meeting with my NUT, she told the group that everyone has hair loss after sleeve surgery. I've read a lot of theories about what causes the post op hair loss. I know it's not trauma from surgery or anesthesia because I've had several surgeries over the past 5 years with all my strands intact.

I'm very curious if those who were able to get their Protein and Water in consistently were able to avoid hair loss or if in fact everyone does have hair loss.

Thanks!

Ok....I see these "hair loss" posts a lot so I thought I would post a pic. This is my hair, right now, taken by my husband a few mins ago. I was sleeved January 11, 2013.

(Don't look at the style, it's been up in a ponytail in this TX weather and looks terrible. lol) just look at that it is there.

Wow!!! I'm so jealous. I'm 12 weeks out and losing loads of hair every time

I brush. I losing it in full stands. I'm getting in protein and taking biotin. Not sure if it depends in how quickly you lose weight.

Wow!!! I'm so jealous. I'm 12 weeks out and losing loads of hair every time

I brush. I losing it in full stands. I'm getting in Protein and taking Biotin. Not sure if it depends in how quickly you lose weight.

Oh goodness, I didn't post it so people would be disappointed. Lol

I've lost 134 from January to October and holding steady, so the speed with weight loss may or may not make a difference.

I can tell you I have ate at least 1/2 my body weight in protein every single day. At my heaviest, that's a lot of damn protein. Lol. I do think the quality of the protein will make a difference, in addition to the basic hair care stuff. I never drank crap protein filled with ---ose of any kind. Medicinal grade only.

Hope this helps.

I lost a lot of hair around the third, fourth and fifth month. It's now starting to stop/slow down. The doctor said that it was normal

how much Biotin do you take?

mskaruhi

i think its 2000 mg - one caplet

kathy

I take two Biotin chewables a day, 5000 each for a total of 10000.

I took it through chemo as well. Lost some hair but it grew back quickly.