I was wondering if the hair loss I hear so much about is permanent? Is there anything before the surgery and throughout time that can be done to avoid this?

Thank you

When's your surgery ... I've been taking 10,000 mcg of biotin at night and my b-12 which my dr says I will be taken after surgery also ... Plus being a hairdresser my self it makes me nervous ... Also seeing people who have had the surgery and doing there hair it's not a permanent thing your hair will be back to normal again.

I am supposed to see the surgeon this fall. It will give me time to make eating habits changes, especially the portion sizes.

Also, I will look into the biotin product and see if we have this here in Qc, Canada. I am verrrrry happy to hear the hair loss is not a permanent thing!!,

Biotin is over the counter vitamin if u can I would start it now so it will reduce the hair fall out good luck

I think it varies, and probably there are a lot of variables. I'm 16 months out, lost a lot of hair, and it's barely coming back, though I do think it's starting to. And I've tried EVERYTHING, including injections into my scalp (which do seem to help). I've taken Biotin, use special shampoo, and get all my Protein in every day. I lost a lot of weight quickly, and have a tendency to lose hair easily, like after my kids were born. I know a woman who had gastric bypass in 2006, and she told me her hair is just coming back now.I know others who lose some and it comes right back.

Thank you kindly for your help.