Just wondering? Does everyone experience this? I am reading and it seems most do. I am 2.5 months out and so far so good but everytime I shower I look to see if I see hair in the tub.

Not everyone, but it is very common. Congrats to you if you miss this side effect!

2 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Not everyone, but it is very common. Congrats to you if you miss this side effect!

Is it because of not properly taking vitamins or lack of nourishment that causes this?

14 hours ago, sammi123 said:

Is it because of not properly taking Vitamins or lack of nourishment that causes this?

Those are some of the hypotheses, also the stress of major surgery. But, to the best of my knowledge, they don't have a definitive answer. Most of the people on here were already taking vitamins before their surgeries.

I take my vitamins, I eat my protein, and follow all the rules. I am two months out and my hair is already falling out. I'm pretty scared about it. I'm thinking of getting it cut, but I'm getting married in two months also.

3 hours ago, MissLindseyR said:

I take my Vitamins, I eat my Protein, and follow all the rules. I am two months out and my hair is already falling out. I'm pretty scared about it. I'm thinking of getting it cut, but I'm getting married in two months also.

I wish you well. This seems to be a normal situation but I haven't heard much about it from men. Also never once did my team mention it throughout my whole process. This concerns me. It seems it would be an important topic.

9 minutes ago, sammi123 said:

I wish you well. This seems to be a normal situation but I haven't heard much about it from men. Also never once did my team mention it throughout my whole process. This concerns me. It seems it would be an important topic.

I have seen several men comment on it as well. I think it's just more noticeable when your hair is longer and you're pulling a gerbil-sized wad of hair out of the shower drain.

Yes!! after 3 months mine started coming out ALOT! I upped my protein it's still coming out but not as much (i'm now 5 and a half months post op)

9 months post op and I’m still cleaning a wad of hair out of the shower drain at least one shower a week. When I get irked about it I try to remember I’m 5 lbs from goal and it’s just a pesky side effect that comes with the territory ??‍♀️

3 hours ago, redhead_che said:

9 months post op and I’m still cleaning a wad of hair out of the shower drain at least one shower a week. When I get irked about it I try to remember I’m 5 lbs from goal and it’s just a pesky side effect that comes with the territory ??‍♀️

Wow, look at you in that avatar! Outstanding!

1 hour ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Wow, look at you in that avatar! Outstanding!

Thank you ☺️☺️☺️

Is the hair loss noticeable to others? Or just when washing & styling your hair?

I'm tempted to cut back on how many times a week I was mine & just use the dry shampoo.

Any one hare wit a gastric band