Does every single person experience hair loss?? And when?? I've heard around the 3 month mark!? I'm really hoping I don't loose any but it is a small price to pay in the long run I know! I'm at about 6 weeks with no hair loss yet (knock on wood).

No, not everyone. Most.

I don't think so, but if it comes from my back, that would be just fine. No more waxing! Or if I had to shave my face less frequently that would be great too.

Mine did not.

No hair loss, have to wax my back, hair is growing back on my lower legs that I think went away when I was really fat and circulation was lost. But the guys in my family all have kept their hair right until the end, so I am genetically blessed there...however we drop dead of heart attacks early. (they also smoked and drank and were very overweight, so breaking some of the tradition).

Mine did not and I'm 9 months out

I've not had any significant loss. Just extra strands here and there. I'm almost 4 months out. I did start biotin and nioxin conditioner as a preventative measure and to stimulate regrowth.

Mine did not and I'm nine months out as well. I did nothing to help prevent it besides taking my bariatric Vitamins daily. My vitamins do contain Biotin, so that may have helped.

Edited August 3, 201511 yr by WL WARRIOR

Mine did -- started during Month Four and was pretty much over by end of Month Nine.

The majority of WLS patients do have hair loss. But it's not life-threatening, nor is it really so noticeable to anyone but us. Women notice it a lot more than men do, because our hair is longer than theirs, and our long strands in the shower are so much more visible than 1/2 inch or 1 inch pieces of hair that slide right on down the drain.

This is not something you should over-worry about.

Truly.

I've not had any significant loss. Just extra strands here and there. I'm almost 4 months out. I did start biotin and nioxin conditioner as a preventative measure and to stimulate regrowth.

As a hair dresser and huge advocate for nioxin, using the conditioner by itself won't help. U have to use at least step 1&2 together (shampoo and cond.) And I always support the #3 step of a spray for the roots.

Thanks for the info!!!

I think the hair loss is mostly the top of the head. That's the way mine is.

Mine has lasted several months, but is getting better.

I've not had any significant loss. Just extra strands here and there. I'm almost 4 months out. I did start Biotin and nioxin conditioner as a preventative measure and to stimulate regrowth.

As a hair dresser and huge advocate for nioxin, using the conditioner by itself won't help. U have to use at least step 1&2 together (shampoo and cond.) And I always support the #3 step of a spray for the roots.

Are you still pleased with Nioxin? I used to swear by their products. My sister introduced me to them. She worked for them for about seven years before the owners sold the company to Proctor & Gamble and they liquidated their Atlanta-based plant. She says there was a huge drop in the quality of the products after P&G took over. She actually has a huge stash of old product in her basement that she's using. I've switched to Aquage Sea Extend strengthening shampoo and conditioner. It's the next best thing I've found, but is definitely not as good as the old Nioxin product! I'm hoping my sister will give me a little of her stock for post-surgery. So just curious, are you still using Nioxin or have you moved on to another brand you like?

I've not had any significant loss. Just extra strands here and there. I'm almost 4 months out. I did start biotin and nioxin conditioner as a preventative measure and to stimulate regrowth.

Hi there. Please tell me where you buy this conditioner. Thanks!

Not everyone. My doctor advised me to take biotin a few months before surgery. For those who experienced loss it will grow back once your nutrients are back on par.