Hair Loss?

I'm 74lbs down and the hair loss is in full swing. I know this is all part of it but how much do we actually lose?    How long does it really last?  No one loses all their hair, right??

I'm pre op but I'm worried too as I don't have very thick hair to start with. my girlfriend lost all the top of her hair she was entirely bald only on top the back stayed in. but after a bit it grew back in  nice and thick as well!!! hopefully we will both keep our hair!!!!

I figure it's nothing we can really prevent so I might as well roll with it. I guess 74lbs in 17 weeks is worth a bit of hair, right??

I'd say:) great job!!! I can't wait to finally get started  on my journey !!!

Which surgery did you choose and when is your date??

4 month 2 weeks 72lbs. Hair is everywhere!   I am upping my protein to 90g(try to at least).  I try hard not freak out in the shower when It feel like I am pulling out handfuls of hair...

if it gets to bad I am cutting my hair very short.   I don't know what else to do....

the hairloss is a big concern for me as well. I do have thick hair but don't think I would look too good bald

It will vary wildly by individual so you'll get lots of different replies on here.  For a lot of people it stops around 7-8 months and they notice it's coming back by 12 months.  If you've got a lot of hair you may not even notice the loss. 

My hair guy says I lost at least half my hair.  The loss started right away but wasn't alarming...until month 5 and then all hell broke lose for a good 4 months and I was in tears a lot during that time.

I'm 13 months out and it's just starting to come back now.  Keep in mind that I had fine, thinning hair when all this started and was post-menopausal as well.  So I had that going against me too.  

Get your protein and vitamins in.  Keep your scalp clean and use a vinegar rinse so that it stay slightly acidic.  Think of this as getting your body ready for a new crop of hair, which is what will happen. 

The hair follicles are in a resting stage and will produce best when they are not clogged.  Cutting out shampooing is not helpful.

A short haircut is an excellent idea during the fallout phase.  Hair will start growing in again at about nine months out. 

It only lasts a few months then stops.  Your hair's growth cycle is basically rebooting, shedding old hair and replacing it with new. 

Get yourself a makeover with some layers to blend in that new growth and you'll feel fabulous.