losing locks

The process is called telogen effluvium and no, there is nothing you can do to stop it.  Fortunately, it is relatively short term and self-limiting for most of us.  As the body is adjusting to major changes, hairs fall out at the roots and are replaced by new growth. On the plus side, good nutrition will support the remaining hair and encourage healthy new growth.

My surgery was in February.  My hair started falling out in May for about four months.  I have lots of new hair growth now but I probably lost half at least.  And I had lots of hair, thank god.   

I had RNY on November 13, 2013 and have noticed in the last week that my hair loss has increased. Part of it might be because I ran out of protein shakes and with this stupid weather I never get to Costco. I'm hoping I don't lose too much but I do remember this happening when I was taking infertility drugs. Once I quit taking them and my hormones settled down, the hair loss stopped.

As promised I said I would respond after my visit to the clinic......so here is the short repsonse, STRESS (surgery, diet change, etc) to the body can cause hair loss. A friend of mine had hip replacement surgery and 3 months post sugery her hair was shedding in clumps - never to the point of bald spots.  It was recommended that I ensure I consume the correct amount of protein, take my vitamins as prescribed and "it will grow back"

The dietician is checking into the articles I found on the ZINC info.  Once I hear back from her I will post again.

I lost almost all my hair and used a wig for the first year. My hair was straight, blonde and fine and grew back, dark, curly and thicker.  I since have it colored blonde because thats what I'm used to, but I love that it grew in thick and its straightened out now, but has body.  I have a new wig, short blonde highlights and wavy for sale if anyone needs it.  I bought it in Phoenix and paid $165

Thanks

Alvina

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!  I was assured that I would NOT lose all my hair - very scary.  How long after surgery did your hair start falling out?  When did it start growing back? 

Just my two cents worth -- I didn't lose any hair at all. I didn't do anything unusual or take any supplements. My hair is extremely thick. It sounds like I might be in the minority. 

I hate to jonx myself by saying i havent lost any hair after any of the 5 surgeries (4 of them complication related).  I have always tried to keep my protein up, as much as it was possible, an I swear by the Biotin.  That said I am only 4 1/2 months out from my last surgery.  I hope I dont wake up bald!  Have a great day all...kj