6 mos. post op. hair loss

I had VBG on 2-08-2006. I had a bad post op infection (MRSA) and an abscess that went untreated for four months. I had surgery to remove the abscess about 2 months ago, and at the same time started a three week course of IV antibiotics (Vancomiacin). I had to have a PIC (central line) line inserted for the IV antibiotics and got a blood clot in my arm when the line was inserted, so I am now on blood thinners for the next six months. At the time all of this happened two months ago, I started having major hair loss. I knew that gastric bypass patients usually had hair loss because of the malabsortion part of their surgery, but I didn't know it happened with VBG. It is still going on. How long will it last? Is there anything I can do to stop it? I just had a complete blood work up to check for defficiencies and all was normal. I am no longer seeing the surgeon that performed my original surgery (due to being blown off for four months) and my PCP can't figure it out. HELP!!!!!! Tabitha Harding Pittsburgh PA

Tabitha, Hair loss is caused by the trauma of surgery, it will eventually return, in the meantime I have heard that taking omega 3 fish oil pills will stop the hairloss. Jenny

I had VBG almost 3 years ago... try taking biotin. It did wonders for my hair and nails! :) Emilie

I HAD A VSG IN MAY AND I AM STILL LOSING HAIR!! I TAKE OMEGA3 FISHOIL AND BIOTIN. MY HAIR IS GETTING THINNER, BUT IT WAS VERY THICK BEFORE SURGERY SO HOPEFULLY IT WILL STOP SOON.. SUZY