Has anyone started to lose their hair?

I have first started to lose my hair when I was only 2 months post op. I asked my surgeon if this is normal....and she said it can be. She suggested I up my protein.......UGH....I thought I was getting enough....60+ grams a day. Has this happened to anyone else yet? and if so, has anything worked as far as a supplement? Also, I am dying to have a salad.....I am not sure if its too early or not. has anyone alse tried salad yet? Thanks, Jane

I eat salad, but it does upset my stomach. Too much roughage I guess. I started losing my hair almost 12 weeks to the day of surgery. I have been getting LOTS (60 - 100 grams) of protein and it hasn't helped. I think that's a bunch of bull and either you are going to lose it or not. I've added hair and nail vitamins and started using Nexxus Botonoil shampoo, but honestly, I don't think it does a darn thing. I just plan to ride it out and wait for it to grow back. Good luck! Sherry

Hi Jane.. Ughgghh.. I think I've been lossing hair since day one to be honest and I sure am hoping that that will come to a stop soon.. been using silica complex by puritan's pride.. based off a recommendation of someone from this site As for salad.. I eat salad all the time.. but I stick to green lettuce because it doesn't make you as gasious as head lettuce!! I find that it goes down easy and has been fine in the digestion depo.. good luck April

I have eaten a little salad. At first I was mostly chewing it afraid to swallow the lettuce. Now I eat a little every now and then. I really love tomatoes more than salad. I loose my hair EVERY time I have surgery. So it is hard for me to say if my hair lost is from the WLS or just another surgery. I do know it is a lot thinner now. I can see day light shinning through it. I wear it curly so you really can't tell unless you really know me that it has thinned out.

I have not lost any hair but I have very thick hair and it wouldnt hurt to lose some.. I LOVE ON SALADS!! if I couldnt have a salad i think I would Die. And it works just great with my system My Dr said if i can tolerate it to go for it... ((HUGS))) Dori

I have been losing hair and it seems to be getting worse each week. I have been taking Biotin and Zinc right along so not sure if it is helping or not. My nurse practioner said I would just have to live through it.I had salad for the first time yesterday with a South Beach Pizza. Yummy - both things. I had red lettuce and cuke with low carb ranch dressing. I chewed and chewed, and did fine with it. It was also my first time with the pizza thing and that was great. I had the one with chicken, spinach and red peppers.

OMG Yes im losing hair. I hate it! How long does this hair loss thing go on? It seems like im forever losing hair always having to check my shirt to make sure im not coved in hair. Shawney

I'm not losing any hair...my hair has gotten longer and shinier. I've been taking 5mg of Biotin since I was able to start my supplements, (not really sure if it's genetics or the Biotin. My Dr. ok's the salad and I'm loving it!

Hi Jane and everyone: I was really worried about losing hair because mine is so fine, that if I lost any, it would be BAD. Anyway, so far I haven't lost any hair. I don't know why. The only thing I can figure is that I don't drink liquid protein drinks at all and I get most of my protein from animal sources: dairy and meat. I have heard that there is a difference between complete proteins and incomplete proteins. Animal products are complete, and plant products (soy, vegetable proteins) are incomplete. Anyway, *****ally knows? I am just feeling very lucky not to be losing what little hair I have!!

Jane: I forgot to answer the second part of your question...Yes, I have been eating salads for about a month. I too was craving them. I even tried a pretty dense salad made with carrots, celery, red bell peppers and onions. If you chew very thoroughly, it is fine. I know some people can't tolerate salads ever, so I was a little scared to try, but after I did I was just fine with them. I actually eat a lot of fruits and veggies now, both raw and cooked. Just chew, chew, chew! Diana