hair loss???????

Paige E.
on 8/6/09 9:06 pm - TX

I went to get my hair cut yesterday and I was told my hair was too thin to get the cut I wanted!!! I almost fell out of my chair when he said it. I know it's true but up until now I have always had very thick hair!!!! They would always have to thin my hair when I went in. But to hear someone confirm what I was in denial about.... UGH!!!!!

For the past month or so I have been trying to get in at least 100grams of protein because I was getting ready for my plastics and a few weeks ago I went to Whole Foods and found some biotin lozenges. So I am hoping this will help...

My question is... for those who had hair loss after WLS how long was it before you noticed your hair was back to normal????

~Paige~  -155lbs    (lovin' my band)
At GOAL and BMI is healthy!!

Donna Allen
on 8/6/09 9:25 pm

Mine never went back to normal. I keep my hair short because it is so thin.

Hugs Donna

Paige E.
on 8/6/09 9:32 pm - TX

Lap Band on 05/30/08

ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not what I wanted to hear!!!! lol

~Paige~  -155lbs    (lovin' my band)
At GOAL and BMI is healthy!!

Stephanie G.
on 8/6/09 9:57 pm - Rowlett, TX

RNY on 07/30/07

I lost over 50% of mine between months 4-8. At 2 years out mine is about 80% of it's pre-surgery thickness. I have always been faithful about my protein but never took Biotin cuz I can't find any "studies" in the literature to support it. (Neither cn my doctor~he says it won't hurt but probably won't help either). From what I've seen, people with lighter colored hair tend to have more permanent hair loss. Most people with dark hair, retain most of theirs.

~Stephanie~
RNY revision from lapband 7/30/07...TT/BL 10/9/08 and at GOAL

Michelle S.
on 8/6/09 10:19 pm - Burkburnett, TX

RNY on 08/28/07

Hey Paige,

I have always had thin hair so you can imagine how I felt when it started falling out. I was sure I was going to go bald. I started taking Biotin twice a day, and even though there are no studies to say it works, I swear by it and my hair is not falling out anymore. In fact I am almost at 2 years and I have not lost any in the last year. You should give the Biotin a chance and see what happens. Good luck. Hugs. Michelle

Karla Lewis
on 8/6/09 10:22 pm - Livingston, TX

RNY on 01/23/06

Paige...mine didn't start coming out until I was 7-8 months out from WLS... got better after that, but is still much thinner today than pre-WLS. It seems worse around the front. I can see a little scalp and never could before! I get in plenty of protein. From all the things I've read about Biotin, it's never been proven to actually help, but you never know...maybe it will help you.

Also, after any type of anesthesia, some people lose hair, but it takes a month or two. I tried to deny hair loss for a while, but it's there!

Karla

Karla Lewis     337/194/175
Lap RNY 1-23-2006     Dr. Terry Scarborough   Houston, TX
Lipo 4-27-2007           Dr. David Wainwright      Houston, TX
LBL 11-13-2007           Dr. David Wainwright      Houston, TX
BL & brachioplasty 7-18-2008       Dr. David Wainwright Houston, TX

1texasmom
on 8/6/09 10:42 pm

I'll be 2 years in November and my hair is still thinner than it used to be, but my hair was extra thick so I'd actually say mine is normal now. Strange? I know! Anyway, I take biotin and get lots of protein, but I'm not seeing any dramatic regrowth. Perhaps it's helping though cause some peep have lots more loss than I did. Sorry. Still not what you wanted to hear I'm sure.

RNY: 11/19/07

SW:260

LW: 140 (January 09)

CW: 180

GW: 155-160

cajungirl
on 8/6/09 10:55 pm

RNY on 02/21/05

Paige, I didn't lose significant amounts of hair but my loss lasted about 3 months. When I had my plastics I did lose some hair again *sigh* and in fact the past month I've noticed lots of loss. I'm also pushing the protein, one of the reasons I added my shakes back (along with regaining control).

Have you had your labs drawn lately? If not, and it's possible have them ran and find out what your thyroid numbers are, thyroid issues will make you lose lots of hair.

Proximal RNY Lap - 02/21/05

9 years committed ~ 100% EWL and Maintaining

www.dazzlinglashesandbeyond.com

c_harts
on 8/7/09 12:06 am - Seabrook, TX

My hair was coming out and It was due to low Iron. If you get your blood work done see what your Iron levels are.

All things can be done by having Faith.

Vivian Prouty
on 8/7/09 12:36 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 11/22/05

Paige....Ditto what everyone else has said. I am almost 4 yrs post op. My hair fell out for about 3 months. That was along time ago. I think my hair is back to pre op condition but to be honest.....I think my sides are thinner than before. Not totally sure though. PS can make the hair start falling out again. Up your protein and take Vitamin C's also. That will aid with healing and the hair. Good luck and you look WONDERFUL !!!

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"

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