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.

The appt is for the gastro specialist .the bariatric team has referred me to them because they cant help me with the current problems i am having.

I'm not from Winnipeg so not sure about Dr's but I think if you want a referral, your Dr should give it to you regardless of what his/her personal thoughts are on the issue. Maybe check the RHA site and see what Dr;s are accepting new patients? Good luck

So after waiting 8 mts to see specialist to figure out whats going on. I get phone call this morning saying that my appt for friday had been cancelled but they are rescheduling it for next week......grrrrr i have many other appts scheduled after that one now i might have to reschedule all of those appts too.feeling defeated right now 

sondra

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.