Extreme Hair Loss

I've been a lurker in the forum but haven't really posted.  I had VSG in Tijuana with Dr. Ponce de Leon and Dr. Fraye in June 18th of this year.  Everything was fantastic, I had no complications and have been absolutely fortunate in that I've had no issues since.  I haven't been sick once and have no problems.  I've been successful in losing 65lbs since the surgery and I'm thrilled to bits.  I've never felt better in my life.

The question I have is, after VSG and the rapid and extreme weight loss has anyone experienced extreme hair loss? I've list about 2/3 of my hair since June.  I'm lucky to have had lots if hair so it's not terribly noticeable.  I go for my blood tests and everything is where it should be.  I've been diligent about trying to make sure that my protein is good because I was warned that this could lead to hair loss.  When I brush my hair, so much hair comes out the brush is full.  When I was my hair it constantly comes out.  If I run my fingers through it six or seven strands come out.  

I know I shouldn't complain because everything has gone so well but it's very upsetting.  Has anyone else experienced this?  Does it stop?  

I had my surgery with Dr. Ponce on June 14th. (just missed you).  I am loosing lots of hair right now, this just started for me recently.  I am hoping this stops too.  This does happen to some people with wls.  I don't know how common it is, but from what I have read on the duodenal switch forum it does stop and your hair will grow back.  I have allways lost a lot of hair but right now it seems like a lot more. SCARRY.  Barb.

can i make a suggestion.start taking biotin daily.it does help with the hair,my word of caution though is it helps with hair growth EVERYWHERE.lol i also bought the new shampoo that is supposed to help with hair loss.its by loreal paris and its in a black bottle .
i hope this helps
sondra

 I had my surgery on April 3 and I am finding the hair loss is slowing down now . It was bad for a couple of months . I bought biotin but didn't end up using it . Nioxin shampoo is supposed to help as well .  I just figured time would help .... I too have lots of hair but it was shocking how much came out . My pony tail is much thinner now !

Glad to hear everythings going well for you except the hair. I too started losing my hair at 3 months and 4 month mark was even worse and Im still losing it..at almost 5 months..I had it cut shorter to mak eit look fuller and I use alot of hairspray to get it t stay in place. I sure hope it comes back as others have said. Not much you can do at this point but let it do its thing. I know how scary and frustrating it is..

I lost ALOT of hair. The good news? It grew back. It took a while but it came back

I haven't had any hair loss yet as I'm only 2 months out and I've heard it starts to really kick in around 4-6 months.  But...I have started taking Biotin before my surgery and my hair is growing like a weed and thicker than ever.  I have so many people commenting on how long my hair has grown over the summer.  My hair was so slow at growing, I really think the Biotin works.  You can pick it up in the Vitamin section of Walmart!

 I am 3 + years post op.  I lost a lot of hair, I mean a lot, you could see my scalp.  I managed to slow down the hair loss, but not stop it my using a vitamin called Silica.  This was suggested by my WLS surgeon.  I didn't think it was working, so I stopped using it. OMG, my hair loss doubled.  I started again ASAP.  I can also tell you that even though you loose the hair, it does grow back.  
Hope this helps.
Lori

Thanks everyone for your replies. I've started taking biotin 5000 mcg per day. I will check out the Silica too. Also went and had eight inches of hair cut off tonight. Hopefully the hair loss will stop and we'll just keep on with the weight loss! Take good care everyone.

so I was jus****ching Marilyn DEnis Show and they suggested Stinging Nettle Tea for hair regrowth.