For those VGSers who have had little or no hair loss and are at least 6 months post-op.......

1. How was your protein intake and hydration during your 1-month post-op period? Did you reach or surpass protein and water intake goals?

2. Did you take bariatric vitamins and supplements? Which supplements?

Thanks!

1 hour ago, Rexcom said:

For those VGSers who have had little or no hair loss and are at least 6 months post-op.......

1. How was your Protein intake and hydration during your 1-month post-op period? Did you reach or surpass protein and Water intake goals?

Around 30-45g protein daily, around 48 oz water daily

2. Did you take bariatric Vitamins and supplements? Which supplements?

Not bariatric specific no, just the list of recommended supplements with the addition of LLysine

Thanks!

I'm not sure if I"ve had much hair loss or not because I have dreads. My hair feels the same though.

I would get about 45-60g protein a day. My water intake varied from 40oz to 64oz.

I know they say surgeries, major weight loss, etc can effect your hair loss. Something about the trauma and messing up something. I've read the information over and over I just can't remember the technical terms. Anyway in the past 5 years I've had I think 5 surgeries. So, I'm not sure if my body is used to the trauma or what.

26 minutes ago, johnsons13 said:

I'm not sure if I"ve had much Hair loss or not because I have dreads. My hair feels the same though.

I would get about 45-60g Protein a day. My Water intake varied from 40oz to 64oz.

I know they say surgeries, major weight loss, etc can effect your hair loss. Something about the trauma and messing up something. I've read the information over and over I just can't remember the technical terms. Anyway in the past 5 years I've had I think 5 surgeries. So, I'm not sure if my body is used to the trauma or what.

I have dreads too ???

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

I have dreads too ???

I've never had them before, and they are only 7 months old. It's different that's for sure. Have you or were you able to notice any hair loss?

11 hours ago, johnsons13 said:

I've never had them before, and they are only 7 months old. It's different that's for sure. Have you or were you able to notice any Hair loss?

Mine are 20 yrs old so I was definitely worried about losing them so I started doing a ton of research and found research about Telogen Effluvium and LLysine so I started supplementing with that very early on. I've only had very very very minor thinning but no losses. I also went super low manipulation for about 8 months.

Edited October 22, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

13 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I have dreads too ???

39 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Mine are 20 yrs old so I was definitely worried about losing them so I started doing a ton of research and found research about Telogen Effluvium and LLysine so I started supplementing with that very early on. I've only had very very very minor thinning but no losses. I also went super low manipulation for about 8 months.

I have SisterLocks and am somewhat concerned (locked for 6 years, 450-500). I have my hair re-tightened every 4-5 weeks. I may have to rethink that, though I really hate how they look with new growth. I will investigate L-Lysine. Thanks for posting, GT! Btw, you locks are lovely!

Edited October 22, 20187 yr by ElectricBoogaloo

The only thing I do with mine is seperate them after a few days. I palm roll from time to time but other than washing them, I don't mess with them.

I never met my liquid goal one month out.

I did however meet my protein goal and took all of my supplements. I actually noticed that my hair (everywhere) grew faster.

13 hours ago, ElectricBoogaloo said:

I have SisterLocks and am somewhat concerned (locked for 6 years, 450-500). I have my hair re-tightened every 4-5 weeks. I may have to rethink that, though I really hate how they look with new growth. I will investigate L-Lysine. Thanks for posting, GT! Btw, you locks are lovely!

Thank you!!!

And your stylist (if you use one) can be very gentle, maybe two directional tightening instead of four, etc.

13 hours ago, johnsons13 said:

The only thing I do with mine is seperate them after a few days. I palm roll from time to time but other than washing them, I don't mess with them.

I had the same routine when I was babying them. I mostly semifree form anyway unless I have an event I have to go to.