Im 5 months post op surgery and experiencing a substantial amount of hair loss. Any suggestions on how to repair or stop this from happening.

I'm seeing the same thing. I have read that it is pretty normal, and that after a couple of months the hair loss stops and the hair starts coming back.

I'm not quite 4 months post op and am having the same problem. I think its all about the lack of Protein.

I am about 9 months out and it really kicked into gear when I was losing pretty fast (around 3 months to about 8 months). It has since slowed. So has the weight loss.

There is nothing you can do NOW to prevent the hair loss you are experiencing now. It is the result of things that happened to you months ago. All you can do now is make sure you are getting your protein and vitamins to help the hair grow back strong. My hair loss lasted about 1.5 months. Some people's lasts longer. You are right there in the window when it is usually at its heaviest. You just have to ride it out. It WILL grow back.

Thank you, this makes me feel better.

Thank you, this makes me feel better.

I cut my hair short to help make it less obvious and I don't think anyone noticed the loss besides me and my husband. My husband only noticed because the bathroom was covered in hair!

Really wish people would actually take the time to read the forum before posting as this is a topic that is posted over and over and over again with each person believing they are the first person to ask about it.

There's nothing you can do to stop it. It's not caused by lack of Protein or Vitamins. It's caused by the stress of losing weight. Losing weight actually puts stress on the body. When your weight stabilizes your hair will start to grow back.

Don't waste any money on products or vitamins that people may tell you will help you as they won't. What you can do is cut your hair short so you won't notice the hair loss and be freaked out in the shower with hair in your hands after you shampoo your hair.

Edited January 27, 201610 yr by Proud2BMe

Really wish people would actually take the time to read the forum before posting as this is a topic that is posted over and over and over again with each person believing they are the first person to ask about it.

There's nothing you can do to stop it. It's not caused by lack of Protein or Vitamins. It's caused by the stress of losing weight. Losing weight actually puts stress on the body. When your weight stabilizes your hair will start to grow back.

Don't waste any money on products or vitamins that people may tell you will help you as they won't. What you can do is cut your hair short so you won't notice the hair loss and be freaked out in the shower with hair in your hands after you shampoo your hair.

The thing I love about this forum is that I can search question and your right @@Proud2BMe its there.

Really wish people would actually take the time to read the forum before posting as this is a topic that is posted over and over and over again with each person believing they are the first person to ask about it.

There's nothing you can do to stop it. It's not caused by lack of Protein or Vitamins. It's caused by the stress of losing weight. Losing weight actually puts stress on the body. When your weight stabilizes your hair will start to grow back.

Don't waste any money on products or vitamins that people may tell you will help you as they won't. What you can do is cut your hair short so you won't notice the hair loss and be freaked out in the shower with hair in your hands after you shampoo your hair.

I wish people would stop acting like self rightous keepers of the internet forum and realize that people do have the right to ask questions. Regardless of how many times they've been asked. If you don't want to weigh in, then move along. The forum wasn't set up for only what you deem to be important discussion in this moment of time. So there's a search function. Well holy hell. That would mean that nobody should ever ask any question ever, anywhere. Because I'm sure all the questions you've ever asked have been answered somewhere on google. Right?!?! Only makes sense...

Despite what @@Proud2BMe says. Lack of Protein and proper nutrition definitely CAN cause hair loss. Post-WLS hair loss is caused by a combination of factors. It's a triple whammy, so to speak, because anesthesia, rapid weight loss, and protein/vitamin deficiencies can all cause hair loss. The good news, it does grow back. Getting your protein and Vitamins can certainly help with regrowth.

Despite what @@Proud2BMe says. Lack of Protein and proper nutrition definitely CAN cause hair loss. Post-WLS hair loss is caused by a combination of factors. It's a triple whammy, so to speak, because anesthesia, rapid weight loss, and protein/vitamin deficiencies can all cause hair loss. The good news, it does grow back. Getting your protein and Vitamins can certainly help with regrowth.

Never said that doesn't or can't happen. However, with weight loss surgery patients it's the weight loss itself that causes it and not lack of protein or vitamins. This is well documented.

If you are not malnourished and are getting in your protein then buying extra stuff and taking extra supplements or using various shampoos, etc., will do NOTHING to help regrow hair.

Edited January 27, 201610 yr by Proud2BMe

Really wish people would actually take the time to read the forum before posting as this is a topic that is posted over and over and over again with each person believing they are the first person to ask about it.

There's nothing you can do to stop it. It's not caused by lack of Protein or Vitamins. It's caused by the stress of losing weight. Losing weight actually puts stress on the body. When your weight stabilizes your hair will start to grow back.

Don't waste any money on products or vitamins that people may tell you will help you as they won't. What you can do is cut your hair short so you won't notice the hair loss and be freaked out in the shower with hair in your hands after you shampoo your hair.

I wish people would stop acting like self rightous keepers of the internet forum and realize that people do have the right to ask questions. Regardless of how many times they've been asked. If you don't want to weigh in, then move along. The forum wasn't set up for only what you deem to be important discussion in this moment of time. So there's a search function. Well holy hell. That would mean that nobody should ever ask any question ever, anywhere. Because I'm sure all the questions you've ever asked have been answered somewhere on google. Right?!?! Only makes sense...

And I would wish certain dramatically inclined individuals here would tone it down a notch and stop jumping at people's throats over the slightest perceived offense.

Really wish people would actually take the time to read the forum before posting as this is a topic that is posted over and over and over again with each person believing they are the first person to ask about it.

There's nothing you can do to stop it. It's not caused by lack of Protein or Vitamins. It's caused by the stress of losing weight. Losing weight actually puts stress on the body. When your weight stabilizes your hair will start to grow back.

Don't waste any money on products or vitamins that people may tell you will help you as they won't. What you can do is cut your hair short so you won't notice the hair loss and be freaked out in the shower with hair in your hands after you shampoo your hair.

I wish people would stop acting like self rightous keepers of the internet forum and realize that people do have the right to ask questions. Regardless of how many times they've been asked. If you don't want to weigh in, then move along. The forum wasn't set up for only what you deem to be important discussion in this moment of time. So there's a search function. Well holy hell. That would mean that nobody should ever ask any question ever, anywhere. Because I'm sure all the questions you've ever asked have been answered somewhere on google. Right?!?! Only makes sense...

And I would wish certain dramatically inclined individuals here would tone it down a notch and stop jumping at people's throats over the slightest perceived offense.

I am only saying this to you. Because your cocky smug attitude is less than desirable and this is the umpteenth time I've seen you go this route.

Edited January 27, 201610 yr by HopeandAgony

Everyone asks the same questions. If you're an expert on the topic, most questions will seem rote and pointless. Ultimately, it's still going to help to see things re-surfaced from time to time. I, myself, wouldn't even have thought of looking for threads about hair loss because I haven't talked much about it with my surgeon. It's good to know that nothing really fixes it and it does come back.

Everyone asks the same questions. If you're an expert on the topic, most questions will seem rote and pointless. Ultimately, it's still going to help to see things re-surfaced from time to time. I, myself, wouldn't even have thought of looking for threads about hair loss because I haven't talked much about it with my surgeon. It's good to know that nothing really fixes it and it does come back.

I think nearly everyone who is a "regular" on the forum post-op goes through a period where they get sick of seeing the same posts over and over again. Either you get over it, become more patient, and try to help the newbies or you get fed up and spend less time on the forums. I know I had my own stretch of angst over so many repetitive topics. But I just try to remember we all started somewhere and I had my share of stupid and repetitive posts back in my early days. So I try to suck up the frustration and be as helpful as possible. If it weren't for people being patient with me in the beginning, I never would have gotten to where I am now.