Did Anyone Here NOT Lose Any Hair After Surgery?

NYMom222
on 6/16/15 7:17 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

I lost no hair, and as a matter of fact my hair is better than it has ever been. My hair got really funky when I was perimenopausal/menopausal now it is back to normal.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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(deactivated member)
on 6/16/15 7:36 pm

All I have to say. I would have a smaller ass than a lot of hair on my head. You can always buy a hair piece. 

mschwab
on 6/17/15 12:43 pm
RNY on 11/21/14

And that smaller ass will make your hair look bigger.

 Height: 5'7".  HW: 299, Program starting weight: 290, SW: 238, CW 138 - 12 pounds under goal!  

     

Corrie33
on 6/17/15 9:00 am
RNY on 02/09/15

Thanks everyone for your replies.  You are giving me hope!  I'm extra worried about it, not only because I have little to lose to begin with, but because the surgery threw me into menopause.  I've not had a menstrual cycle since my RNY, and since I'm 53 it's likely never coming back.  (Blood tests next week will either confirm or deny that.)  

We were warned in class that if you are post-menopausal to expect the hair-loss to be worse.  So, I'm fearful of the "double-whammy" that's likely headed my way.

Thanks again for your help and for letting me stress out here.  Please keep a hopeful thought for me!  

GOAL REACHED! 170 lbs lost...

RNY: 2/9/15 (age 52), Ht-5'9" HW=304, SW=292, GW=155, LW=134, CW=147

Mo.1 -29lbs Mo.2 -18lbs Mo.3 -13lbs Mo.4 -11lbs Mo.5 - 14lbs Mo.6 - 10lbs Mo. 7 -11lbs Mo. 8 -9.4lbs

Tracy D.
on 6/17/15 1:31 pm - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

Just prepare yourself - from what I've read on here and what I've experienced in my local bariatric support group, only about 10% of people report no noticeable hair loss.  Most people will lose some and a few - like me - will lose a lot!  

I had fine, thinning hair before surgery and lost half of it.  Super noticeable, bare spots.  Actually bought a wig but couldn't go through with wearing it.  At two years out my hair is back to where it was before.  However, in 3 weeks I'll be having a lower body lift so I'm mentally preparing myself for lots of shedding again 

 Tracy  5'3"     HW: 235  SW: 218  CW: 132    M1: -22  M2: -13  M3: -12  M4: -9  M5: -8   M6: -10   M7: -4

 Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week

 Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Jennifer K.
on 6/17/15 11:59 am - Phoenix , AZ

I didn't lose hair... I had breakage but I have thin hair (just a lot of it)... Ive had other surgeries after this one and got breakage then as well.. anesthesia can cause it as well.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Han Shot First
on 6/18/15 7:31 am - Flint, MI
RNY on 10/06/14

I'm at 8 1/2 months out, and I haven't had any hair loss.  

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150 lost and maintaining!

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