Hair loss

[lovie dovie 10]

I had sleeve surg Feb 22, 2017 weight wise down 45 LBS but I have hit a 3 week stall and last but certainly not least my flipping hair is falling out!!!!!! Has anyone found anything that helps fix this problem I am becoming a little obsessed with the Hair loss issue. HELP

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[Berry78 4,259]

Sorry, but Hair loss is a known, temporary, side effect of the surgery. Mostly there isn't anything that can be done about it, though someone will probably get on and mention some potion that their hairdresser recommends. Might work, I dunno.

But in general, the hair loss happens from 3-8 months, then stops, and starts growing back in by 12 months post op.

I started losing my hair during the preop diet, so I'm sitting here at 2.5 months post op with visibly thinned hair. Don't know what I'm looking at when my "real" hair loss starts!

[EmmyJ 184]

I had a 2/9 surgery and I'm in the Hair loss phase too. Comes with losing a lot of weight very quickly. I'm lucky enough to have very thick hair that I imagine won't show too much of the loss (or at least I hope!) but it still feels disconcerting to see the clumps come out in the shower. Fortunately, as has been said, it should stop in a few months

[lalame 56]

If you search this site and enter Hair loss you will find so much information on it and all the different experiences people have had with it.

Everyone is different and it is going to happen. Sleeved 9/6/16 and my hair fall out just slowed down. About 50% has fallen.

I bought a natural Shampoo for thinning hair so it's gentle on what I have left. I would stay away from the chemical shampoos that promise Hair growth and take your supplements and Protein. I also added evening primrose (capsule) to my Supplement routine. It has helped me.

My doctor said when your body goes into shock and is deprived of nutrition for long periods of time you hair will fall. Once it stabilizes it stops. Good luck to you.

[lalame 56]

Oops also bought hair Fiber powder. It's a filler you can put in the places that you fill are thinner. Really works and gave me some me confidence. Got it on Amazon

[pharmD_vsg 99]

I have my VSG on 12/30/16 and I Have lost TONS of hair. Totally noticeable thinning hair, all over my head. I have lost total of 68lbs so far. I have been taking my Vitamins and just started using this scalp spray called " PHYTO SPECIFIC " hoping it will it helps my hair grow back quicker. I know the shedding can't really be stopped but as long as I see some new growth, I'll be happy. I'm also going to see my PCP to see if I can get on Sprinolatcone. It is potassium sparing/aldosterone antagonist that is used for high blood pressure and can cause Hair growth.

[Pescador 1,374]

Hair loss 5 months to two years. A wash and wear wig saved my life. I took every hair Vitamin, shampoos, Biotin, bought that hair powder and it went to The trash. Note, a wig has to be tried on. NEVER buy one online.