Quick question . I am about six weeks post op now and things have gotten better for me. I am finally over my stall and loosing weight again . Slowly but loosing . However I have come across a new problem that I am worried about . It looks like I am loosing some of my hair . I have pretty thick hair and it is one of the things that people have always complimented me on . Chunks of hair are not falling out but I am shedding . I know this is normal for bariatric patients but I am getting worried . I love my hair !!! My question is , will it get really bad??? Am I going to have bald patches ?? Will it grow back ? Is this a temporary thing? I take my vitamins religiously . Is there something else I should take ??? Help !!

Some people experience hair loss and others don't. Not getting in adequate Protein can cause this problem. Most people who experience hair loss will grow it back. Hair loss is more like hair thinning, not the kind that causes balding.

Fortunately I have not had this problem but a coworker of mine is experiencing this. Doctors say that you can start losing your hair if you are not getting enough protein. It just so happens that she completely stopped drinking her protein shake after a month & a half....are you getting enough?

My nutritionist said people were having good results with taking the supplement Biotin from Bariatric Advantage. I bought some at my pre-op.

I've read in several places in my research that Biotin is the thing. It is one of the B vitamins so I'm thinking should do no harm. Maybe check with your doc that it is ok to take.

I have very thin fine hair to begin with so I started taking Natrol fast dissolve Biotin before my surgery. I bought the 250 count from Sam's Club for only $11.99. You can buy it at Walgreens and other stores in smaller quantities. It's great for hair and nails. I take one every morning. My Bariatric team at Mayo recommended Biotin. Of course you should check with yours first.

Thank you everyone !!!

I have been taking Bariatric Advantage Biotin since shortly after surgery and started losing my hair a couple weeks ago around the 3 month mark.

Biotin will not stop hair loss. It will only help with new growth.

My hair has been coming out in piles, non stop. I've lost about 50% of my volume. No bald spots, just flat hair!!

The cause is rapid weight loss and effects of major surgery and anesthesia. Basically your body is so busy repairing important stuff, it directs all energy away from growing hair for a while. So you shed but it doesn't get replaced like it usually does.

Keep your Protein intake up and eventfully the shedding will stop and your volume will come back. I had heavy heavy shedding for several weeks but now it seems to be slowing down a bit. However I'm expecting it to last for a chunk of the heaving losing period (and like you, my weight loss has felt slow as I hit stalls constantly)

I think my hair has gotten thinner. I normally have hard to manage curly hair which I staighten, not very well but I straighten. I noticed the straight is taking, staying straight for longer periods and also feels a bit thinner. I think i notice. Idk...have noticed long strands here and there. Idk but my hair feels very different. Like it more manageable lol

Edited October 5, 201510 yr by Veronica_mm

Yes, flat

I have very thin fine hair to begin with so I started taking Natrol fast dissolve Biotin before my surgery. I bought the 250 count from Sam's Club for only $11.99. You can buy it at Walgreens and other stores in smaller quantities. It's great for hair and nails. I take one every morning. My Bariatric team at Mayo recommended Biotin. Of course you should check with yours first.

I take the same thing. My hair is thick but has been shedding a lot lately. In the shower and after I comb out my hair I can pull like 10-20 strands out just from running my fingers through it...its freaking me out too. I'm 3 months post.

Edited October 6, 201510 yr by GirlOnFire