Hello,
I am really concerned about hairloss after surgery. I already have thin hair as it is. I think this might take an emotional/mental toll on me.
Did you u experience hairloss ?
Was it very noticeable? How long did it last
What did u take?
Did you wear a wig?

Thank you <3

Started 4 months after surgery, only noticeable to me and hairdresser, continued for around a month. Shedding like crazy, in and out of shower. Was on around 800 cals per day, no pre-op diet, so there goes the “it’s because of starvation” theory. Took biotin and prenatal multivitamins, can’t say it had much impact either way. Hit my protein goals. Cut off around a foot of hair last week just to change things up and have no complaints about it.

You’ll likely have hair loss, and I know mine was pretty minimal (relatively thick hair to start) but even when it was coming out in hunks I didn’t regret surgery. If you’re attached to a particular hairstyle then it might be harder to shake the feeling that your thinning is noticeable, because you’ll be able to see the before-and-after difference. I’d actually suggest everyone prep for a fun new shorter haircut because the different style prevents you from playing “spot the difference” when staring in the mirror. It’s ALL different at that point.

It can feel like a reason to not get surgery, but it isn't - it grows back. Mine started thinning prior to surgery just because of aging, and I had/have hair loss. I got a perm before surgery - it helps plump it up, plus volumizing mousse, and a little shorter cut. New hairs are coming in around the hairline and it will take awhile to grow out but holy chit - I wear size 10 jeans and shouted it out in Macy's dressing room yesterday - how cool is that!

Edited August 8, 20188 yr by Sosewsue61

I lost hair for about 2 months, from 3 months to 5 months post op, approximately. I lost a lot and I'll admit it freaked me out. Total volume loss is probably 33%-50%, based upon the thickness of my pony tail.

But, I still have absolutely no regrets! My hair loss is only noticeable at my temples and hair line. If my hair is down, no one can tell at all.

The hair loss, as much as it sucked, is absolutely nothing compared to how fantastic I feel and look! Seriously, size 10-12 pants, size medium shirts, a little hair loss is a small price to pay.

Please research Telogen Effluvium and WLS for a full understanding of what to expect. Also your experience will vary wildly and unpredictably. I had mild hair loss compared to most but whether it was prayer, genetics or supplementation (or everything) is up in the air.

Edited August 8, 20188 yr by GreenTealael

Thank you all <3
This was very encouraging

I am just about 4 months postoperative and definitely shedding more, but I really think it's one of those things that we personally notice, but hardly anyone else does (for most people anyhow). I am assuming it will continue for another month, as months 3-5 seem to be pretty common. I have really fine and thin hair hair, and definitely not loosing clumps like I was afraid of.

Remember the title here is Hair loss with VSG not Hairless with VSG-- you gotta believe it's going to level off soon, you'll get chick fuzz and then your hair is gonna re-sprout and th8cken up again.?