Hair Loss

Alright, I'm on a posting frenzy. I'm stuck at work with nothing to do, so forgive me. Should we add a stat for hair loss into the mix? We are entering the hair loss phase of the surgery, and I for one would like to know how many of us suffer hair loss. It is something that really scares me, and while I know it is common, I'd kinda like to know how common. It would be a simple yes/no kinda stat. Either you have had hair loss, or you haven't. Opinions? Is it useful?

Im going to vote no. Hair loss is an unfortuante side effect of ANY surgery not just WLS. I know it sucks, but it's just hair after all it WILL grow back. Hell I'd rather wear a WIG for soem time then be 276 pounds again. Just my 2 cents.... Erin Not bald yet, but not as LUSH as it once was ....

Im losing hair have been for about 3 week now. Seems to slow down for awhile then pick back up. I had a head full of hair so im not sure ill really miss it that much but it sure feels different. Tammy O

I don't believe that I have really lost much hair. The other day I did notice that when I got out of the shower I had a little bit more hair in my brush than normal. However I have very thick hair and cannot see a noticable difference. Now I probably jinxed myself. Christine

I had the biggest shock of my life. I took a long hot bath last night got out of the bath and just let the water drain. When I went back into the bathroom. I swear it looked like someone got a haircut in my bath tub. There was so much hair. I do have very thick hair. So I hope this was the beginning to the end of my hair loss. Wow what a shock. Barb

It started about two weeks ago , really not much and this week it seems like alot. My brush has alot and when I run my fingers through it about 9 strands come out in my hand. I have long hair and too am scared of what stages it will go through before it stops.

Holy Moly I have been losing my hair for about 3 weeks now, and it is ridiculous! Much longer and I AM going to be bald. While losing hair that will come back is MUCH better than weighing 328 again, it is traumatizing to lose this much hair. I can see my scalp. Others can see my scalp. Others have SAID they can see my scalp. I know I can go and buy a wig too. But that seems like such a enormous emotional drain to me. I am very, very thankful that I am not sick, and that I am just losing my hair because of the lack of calories. I guess I would kind of like to see how many others are losing...so I guess my answer would be yes. Thanks, Tracy 328/249

Michael, glad you posted this! My hair loss started last week... now I've always been used to a bit of hairloss/breakage due to coloring/heat-styling my hair- BUT- this is now definitely the real thing! I can run my fingers thru my hair and come out with 4 or 5 strands at a time. Long strands-all down from the root so it's not "breakage." I get a little pile of it going over a 10-minute time frame. I knew it was part of the surgery, but yes, it's starting to freak me out a little. I've always had a lot of hair and thick too... I know this is only the BEGINNING though. sigh. So glad to read others' experiences! Shellie