Hey everyone, its been maybe 6 months since my surgery- I read on here about possible hair loss starting at month 4. And it happened, and it's getting worse. Like, when I shower, brush my hair, it just keeps coming out. Seriously is reminds me of a horror movie. It's all over my carpet, even on my clothes. I'm shedding! I took a pic recently and noticed that you could see my scalp much more clearly than ever.

So whats the deal, when is this going to stop? I'm scared. I met with my nutritionist about 2 weeks back, and she said that it would stop (didn't say when) and told me to take Biotin (I am) and make sure to get 60 grams of Protein.

Any other advice?

- Sad, shedding, balding TexasGirl86

It happens. There is nothing to prevent it. The drastic changes in your body and diet threw your body into panic mode. It reacts as if the boat is sinking and throwing worthless stuff over the side will help the boat stay afloat. The biotin will help your hair regrow. There is no set timeframe for how long it lasts.

Also up your protein. I am for 90 to 100g a day. Maybe it will help.

You can get over the counter rogaine to massage into your scalp. I think the generic name is minoxil.

Once you stop using rogain the hair falls out. I spoke to a friend who owns a beauty school.

Agree with the upping the protein. 60 seems really low for 6 months out. I was told to shoot for 80+ grams once I was able to eat solids.

Edited December 2, 201510 yr by FrankiesGirl

I been having the same problem, hair loss is really bad. I been taking biotin since surgery day and my protein intake is between 90-100 grams, however my hair loss is really really bad. I went yesterday to the store vitamin shoppe and bought silica in pills. I will start taking those today hoping this will help some.

hi everyone.... I felt the same way as you. Yes - took Biotin, yes - use biotin shampoo, yes - upped Protein to 80 g.... still lost hair. At 7 months is lessened and now at 8 month I see new growth. You will come out of it... promise.

There's nothing you can do to stop it. If you use rogaine or the likes then a side effect is increased shedding at first and when you stop using it your hair will continue to shed. Just cut your hair short and don't fuss with it. When your weight stabilizes then your hair will grow back.

I cut mine shorter (to my shoulders), wash it about every three days, keep pulled into a "soft" pony tail. I also sweep the floor daily, clean the drain in the shower and wipe my bathroom counter off religiously - to keep from looking at all of the hair.

I am almost 7 mos post (this Sat) and the hair loss started about 3-4 months ago and seems to have slowed down a bit...so has the weightloss (from about 10-12lbs a month) to about 6-7lbs a month.

I am okay with both

Everyone I've talked with says there's really nothing you can do. I had tons of curly hair and I've lost a TON! Clumps every day. I was sleeved on June 25th. Was 200. Now 140. It's hormones. I haven't had a period in two months. My gyno said it should stop very soon. Doctor said my body is in shock and it's adjusting. I feel great and thin, but I'm going bald!!!! ☺️

Biotin is amazing. I take it daily and my finger nails grow so fast, along with my hair. I now get my hair cut every week because it grows so fast and a mani/pedi about once a month. I recommend the gummies. I buy mine at either Target or on Amazon.

I'm four months post op on 12/17/15 and I am just nervously waiting ... My hair is on the shorter side and is very thin to start with. ????????????

For most folks the hair loss kicks in about 4 months post-op and slows down fast or is over by 8 or 9 months post-op.

It's a temporary situation.

A lot of people try Biotin halt or prevent the hair loss. But very, very few see any benefits from it.

And my comments are based on reading these boards for 2 years.

Did anybody else have a major surgery prior to WLS and also lose hair then? I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago and about 3-4 months after surgery lost a lot of my hair.

I thought it was more a side effect of the anesthesia at that time.

My surgeon says hair loss has nothing to do with biotin, protein, etc., so I can't offer any comments on eating something or using some sort of special magic potion to regrow hair. What I can tell you is that if you are feeling self-conscious because your scalp is showing through, check out a concealer product such as Toppik or Nanogen. They are super simple to use and they work! I used them before I had surgery because I already was suffering from bad hair loss (faulty genetics, I guess). They come in all different shades -- most people find that if they buy the shade they think is just one shade too light, it works better than trying to match their hair perfectly. You just gently shake the fibers over where your hair is thin, gently pat them into place, and give a quick sweep with hairspray. All those thinning parts just disappear.