Hair Loss

[JamieLogical 8,684]

@@JamieLogical

I had full blood work.. The only think not normal was my B12 was elevated and cholesterol was high... If It hasn't majorally checked up I am going to ask my Bariatric doc to order the blood work. When it was done this last time it was my general doc (little worried they did not request something)

I hope it stops or you get it figured out. If it truly is some sort of Vitamin or mineral deficiency, it could be having other consequences to your health, beyond hair loss, that you just can't see. Sounds like you are already on top of it with your doctor and surgeon, so you should get some sort of resolution soon.

[auntjanny 289]

I began losing hair at 2 months. I am 4 months out and it still is falling. I began Biotin. Kind of fascinating to me, how much hair I can lose and not go bald. Enough falls out to plug the drain when showering. I don't brush as often and use lots of hairspray when going out do hair doesn't fall into dinner plates of others! I did get a shorter cut and am happy I did!

[geelynn 72]

I am struggling with this "side effect" as well. I am 6 months post-op and started this journal with very thick, wavy hair. Now it is very thin and brittle. I started taking Biotin and making sure I got Protein in (up to 80-90 g per day) and notice that it has slowed, but not stopped. I've noticed baby hairs coming in and hope this will correct itself! My hairstylist noticed as well--my hair is not growing either (saving some dough on color!). My blood work came back fine at 3 months out--have my six month follow up this week and intend to speak to my dr about it. Realistically however, I'll take the Hair loss along with the 75 lb. weight loss any day! This has been the only side effect I've had

[Anne BG 6]

Haves anyone tried using this kind of product of collagen for hair skin and Nails ?

[dogloverlosingit 6]

I've had some Hair loss, but the strange thing is I've lost about half my eyelashes! Hapened at 3 1/2 months.

[Kathy812 794]

@@dogloverlosingit, I read where someone recommended rapid lash (on Amazon).

I haven't lost any hair or lashes yet, going into my fourth month but I recently bought it just in case. I might use it anyway since I've never had thick lashes, might be worth a try.

[toohighofa# 14]

Try prenatal vitamens

[Granny Barbie 41]

I started using Biotin & Collegin Shampoo and haven't noticed any Hair loss yet. I'm 3 months out and hopefully I won't experience any hair loss.

[Susie1104 9]

I am 6 months post op and have been losing hair for about 6 weeks. I have had full blood work and have found that I have B12 deficiency - low. Should be over 25 and mine is 12. So I am on weekly injections for 4 weeks, then an injection every week for 3 months, so will see if my levels improve. Anyhow, here are a couple of pictures of my Hair loss. These photos are from running the brush through my hair twice. [attachment=52590:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1428185907.314793.jpg]