Hi, I'm having VSG surgery on January 13th. One of my big concerns is concerning hair loss. Any Black women with natural hair who have experienced this who can offer tips or suggestions? I'm on the fence of two extremes and just doing another big chop and starting fresh or getting a weave, and seeing what I can salvage from a protective style. Any suggestions would be appreciated....

Hi, this is the second post regarding hair thinning or loss and I'd never heard of that as a potential side effect. Is it always? I'm darn near bald now, wou;d hate to lose the rest, what's the scoop? thanksp

It is a side effect. It can be a combination of not getting enough protein and your body responding to the shock it is going thru. It does happen...

It is a side effect. It can be a combination of not getting enough Protein and your body responding to the shock it is going thru. It does happen...

I've heard it can happen. I'm probably not the best person to comment since I I've had significant (permanent) hair loss pre-op.

I'm 8 months post op RNY and don't feel I've lost any *more* hair though. i do think its a matter of chance-- some do, some won't. I'd avoid styles that pulls on the hair (braids, weaves). Some take Biotin. Some say it works, other says is just cause hair growth in undesirable places.

I would avoid cutting the hair again until you see if there is loss or not.

oh boy, well at least some women always thought Yul Brynner was handsome....