Hair Loss 10 yrs after RNY...

My 10 yr Anniversary is this November ð?'?ð?'ª?ð?'?But for the past 6 mnths or so I've been fighting hair loss once again, and this time it's not letting up!!! It's a great concern on both sides of my hair ? My hairstylist is worried too now as she can see my scalp and the amount of hair after a washing ? Anyone else been through this ? IF so I'd like your thoughts, suggestions etc. Within this year I've had to make some diet changes and I've gone paleo , GF due to digestive issues so by making these changes I've lost more weight... about another 40 lbs. Like most of y'all who have had the RNY gastric bypass , I deal with malnutrition issues & absorption issues. All my Drs ... PCP, WLS say my labs are good BUT around here they do not believe in the in depth lab testing at all! I asked for vitamin & minerals to be checked yesterday & was told there's no reason ?

well thanks for listening !!!! Have a blessed day ?

I have significant hair loss, (not RNY related though). A dermatologist had ordered the most comprehensive blood work up I ever had to see what could be unturned. Maybe try seeing a dermatologist??

Thank you ... she is on my list to call Monday ð?'

Wow... good info! Now I need to understand how to fix this issue and start healing and regrowth! Is there natural organic ways to help this process ? I don't want Meds nor topical creams , nothing that would cause more issues in gut area which is where it all begins as well!!

thnx a bunch

My 30 year old daughter who did not have WLS but did recently lose 40 pounds has been losing a lot of hair. She saw her PCP this week and has been referred to both a dermatologist and a rheumatologist. The latter is because auto-immune illnesses such as Lupus can cause alopecia (hair loss).

Oh my ... well I pray she gets healthy and the support she needs ASAP ?? Yes, I'm thinking loosing these 40 # recently so quickly and not getting the right help to adjust vitamins/minerals adequately is HURTING ME. Really wish I could find someone who would run the appropriate labs needed and help with adjustments to figure the root cause of all this as I know the stress isn't helping ... thnx for responding ð?'?

We are prone to iron deficiency which can cause hair loss. Not just hemoglobin need to check your Ferritin as well.

Ty ... yes I'm aware on this topic as it's always been a thorn ? my WLS doesn't feel our numbers must be as high as those recommended therefore it's never been higher than 40-50. My ferritin was at a 5 at one point and finally found a hematologist to help me with iron transfusions to get it up to at least 47 ... which is where I'm pretty much at now.

Thank you to everyone who has responded to my scenario ! I really appreciate itð?'? After reading and researching the info you've sent I truly believe y'all are absolutely correct here... I'm dealing with Telogen effluvium!! After loosing the rapid addl 40 lbs, change of diet due to digestive issues ( probably not getting enough protein ?), and my Endo had to reduce my Levothyroxine dosage too. It was when she reduce that dosage that I really noticed the change in hair loss BUT I understand her reasoning of not wanting to keep it suppressed as it could cause damage to organs & etc. Now I need to know where, how to fix all this??? I need in depth labs done to check my vitamins & nutrients... what would y'all recommend I request her to run??? TIA