Has anyone started to lose their hair?

I'm afreaid to say it (knock on wood! LOL!) but, my hair is fine. I too have been eating salads..very small ones. I chew, chew, chew and have had no problems. I still can't eat meat, but salads are no problem. My stall broke this morning..maybe the increased protein and the long walk did it! I am a happy camper today! : ) Sunny

Yep, my hair is comin' out! I get in more than 60 grams a day and my surgeon said the hair loss is normal at this stage. I started eating small salads about a month ago after getting my surgeon's blessing. But ofcourse protein first

I don't seem to be losing any more hair than normal. (Thank God!) I hope I don't lose too much because my hair is VERY fine and thin... I have eaten a few salads and they taste really good. I usually use iceberg, carrots, celery, cauliflower, shredded cheese, and often a little shaved turkey or beef. I chew really well and have had no problems. Take care, Pat

This is my first post on here but I couldn't pass this one up! YES I am losing hair like crazy. At my last check up, the NP said to get a super B complex vitamin. I have only been taking it for 1 week so I can't tell you how it's worked so far. I am/have been getting 70+ protein per day and it wasn't making a difference in the hair loss. My hairstylist suggested cutting my hair (my hair was just below shoulder length) so there wasn't as much stress on the follicle, it has gotten some better since I did that. Keeping my fingers crossed that the B complex helps. Good luck with everything! Kelly

All, I started losing hair in the hospital. I cried when I got home and saw that it had broken off in the back at the new growth My hairdresser told me not to get a touch up to my perm because my hair was fragile. It's really thin. I'm taking biotin, getting enough protein and taking my vitamins. I'm now wearing hair pieces. I tried a little bit of a chopped salad from Outback last week. It was so good. I'm afraid to add lettuce to the diet because I'm already like... bubbling crude. Chauncine

Hair loss could be caused by the stress to our systems from the surgery, the rapid weightloss. Also Low Iron HAIR LOSS AFTER WLS Yes it will take longer for the hair loss to stop and regrow. why? READ ON: According to Dr. Louis Flancbaum the author of: "The doctor's guide to weightloss surgery: How to make the decision that could save your life", 2001, pgs 69-70................................................ (paraphrased) "Hair loss can occur with any form of stringent dieting and weight loss. After WLS 10-30% of patients will experience hair thinning or easily removed hair during combing. Protein and iron deficiencies are a common cause, and increasing both can help. If it occurs it will start around 3-6 months and stop around 6-9 months. This is because immediately following WLS adequate protein intake is difficult and it takes about 3 months for the effects to become evident, therefore taking in additional protein via shakes/supplements at the time hair loss is seen is ineffective. There are also many other things including medications that can cause hair loss" ? Protein and calorie intake insufficiency ? iron deficiency ? mineral/vitamin insufficiency ? major systemic stress (surgery. trauma...) ? Chronic diseases ? Ace inhibitors for high BP ? Actigall taken to prevent gallstones ? allopurinal taken for gout ? anticoagulants, (ex coumadin) ? anti-depressants ? anti-thyroid medicine ? beta-blockers for high bp & heart disease ? birth control pills ? tagamet for stomach acid ? lithium-a mood stabilizer TREATMENTS: Increase protein intake (we need at least 60gms a day according to most sources, remember we malabsorb some we take in!), & make sure you are taking a good quality multivitamin.Some people use Rogaine for women and some people take a natural B vitamin product called biotin (800-2,400 mcg a day). Also some have reported that biotin shampoo available at GNC or zinc 50mg a day sometimes helps (beware too much zinc for too long can raise cholesterol...and possibly lower your HDL)....