My hair!

[SummerDream 97]

OK so I knew that my hair would fall out a bit but does anyone have any idea how long this lasts?? I'm 4 months post op, I've lost 60 pounds, but my hair is falling out I often feel I might have a bald spot!

[Nani_Mae 4]

Im pre op but i herd its 4-6 months and fully grows back within a yrs time i hear cutting it short will make it unoticable

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[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Been there, done that, it grows back. No need to worry about going bald. Some places will be thinner than others tho.

Mine starting coming out in clumps at week 13, lasted about 4 weeks and then the thinning slowed considerably. I discovered keratin spray to help with my hair since I was flat ironing it. I did not cut my hair short during this time because I wanted to keep the length. I just did the best I could with what I had and toughed it out. Now, a year later, it is almost back to its original fullness (I have really thick hair!) although it is curly now. I've changed my style some so that I can wear it curly or straight. My straight, full-bodied hair started becoming more curly a few years ago, very slowly. The significant Hair loss just sped up the change. I believe the curly hair started as my hormones were changing because of where I am in life

[JamieLogical 8,684]

Mine lasted about a month and a half. Started at 3.5 months post-op and let up at about 5 months post-op, when it immediately started growing back.

[SummerDream 97]

Thank you! I feel so much better! After holding a huge clump of hair from my shower I was so depressed. God bless you all!

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

The first clump of hair that came out of my head totally freaked me out! I knew I would lose some hair at some point, but NOT THAT MUCH!!!! And then to lose similar sized clumps for 4 more weeks really freaked me out. I was not prepared for that amount of Hair loss in such a short time. These days any hair loss is what has always been typical for me pre-surgery. Just hang in there!

[shotgun72000 30]

I've had other surgeries and never lost my hair. What is it about this particular surgery causes this?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I've had other surgeries and never lost my hair. What is it about this particular surgery causes this?

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I think it is more from the dramatic weight loss than actual surgery.

[jane13 2,256]

I lost steadily for about 3-4 months.

[crazyplantlady 70]

Been there, done that, it grows back. No need to worry about going bald. Some places will be thinner than others tho.

Mine starting coming out in clumps at week 13, lasted about 4 weeks and then the thinning slowed considerably. I discovered keratin spray to help with my hair since I was flat ironing it. I did not cut my hair short during this time because I wanted to keep the length. I just did the best I could with what I had and toughed it out. Now, a year later, it is almost back to its original fullness (I have really thick hair!) although it is curly now. I've changed my style some so that I can wear it curly or straight. My straight, full-bodied hair started becoming more curly a few years ago, very slowly. The significant Hair loss just sped up the change. I believe the curly hair started as my hormones were changing because of where I am in life

How long was your hair??

mine is past my boobs... almost to my waist.

Not sure how long it'll take to get full length back.

[provenzee 262]

I asked a similar question. I am 4.5 months out and my hair seems to be falling out. It's very noticeable in the shower. My boyfriend said he could tell the other day, and that my hair was clearly thinner on top. I'm not cutting my hair, so I'll have to deal with thin hair until it grows in. I am worried about bald spots too..but I haven't seen or heard of that happening to anyone

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

@@crazyplantlady - my hair was shoulder length. The most noticeable thinning areas were on the crown and at my temples. At the bottom of the length it got really thin and difficult to work with. Keratin spray helped me to manage it through the changes.

[IrishGermanRN 151]

I've had other surgeries and never lost my hair. What is it about this particular surgery causes this?

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Google Hair loss and calorie restriction

[shotgun72000 30]

Thank you for all the information. I hope I'm one of the lucky ones that my hair stays intact the on my head LOL.

Question? How do you start a new topic on the timeline I can figure out if I don't use the app and go to the website??

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[kathy2208 40]

I'm thinning as well and I'm 3. 1/2 post up I decided to cut my hair because my hair was falling out so much these Vitamins have helped me so much before