Excessive hair loss 3 months post op

[kayla1990 1]

I always had thin hair but my hair is really just coming out I'm chunks I feel and look like I'm going bald I'm 24 years old wat is going on??,wat can I do to reverse this?

[chrriss 0]

• Don’t worry. It is natural hair loss of 5-15% of your hair due to the stress of surgery and weight loss. It rarely lasts more than 6 months. It grows back.

[kayla1990 1]

Thank you I hope so

[winning_by_losing 107]

Funny enough, I was actually hoping for this to happen. I wanted the excuse to shave my head (yeah, I know it is different for a guy), but sadly all it did was change texture for a couple of months.

From everything I've read the only hope to keep it from happening is to make sure you always get all of your Protein in. The lack of it, combined with the trauma to our bodies is what causes the hair issues.

But like chriss mentioned, most people I've spoken to at support groups and most of the posts I've read state that it went back to normal about 6-7 months after it starts.

[amylynns 802]

I've heard it's common too...but it's still one of my biggest fears!! I think some Vitamin deficiency can be the problem too. My friend had the sleeve done and was losing her hair. She called the surgeon's office and they told her to start taking an additional Vit. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was Vit. B12?

I've been growing out my hair and using some essential oils on it ahead of time, hoping that helps once I start losing it, if I do lose it...

[Chelly 364]

Hi,

First question I have is are you eating all of your Protein required? It's so essential for this problem and for healing properly.

Second you might want to start taking Biotin chewables from Twinlabs. I swear by it for helping and it also helps with nails too.

You can also get Biotin in Shampoo if you want for additional help.

It will come back in several months after your body has recouped from the surgery.

Good luck and have great success with your weight loss surgery.

[chrriss 0]

I'm in the UK and I get a Vitamin B12 inoculation (prescribe by the Bariatric Surgeon) every 3 months for the rest of my life. It helps with the hair loss, fatigue and anemia too.

[Jrachael911 0]

My surgeon advised Biotin daily to prevent Hair loss

[bluesclues 49]

Same here!! 3 months out and I'm panicking as well. Contacted surgeon and he said take zinc. Anyone taking zinc? Also to make sure getting all my Protein in ????