Question:
My question is, Does everyone lose their hair?

I am a black woman and I have twist in my hair and from what I see my hair is still growing from the root. I am two weeks away from being 6 months out. Is it possible that I won't lose my hair?????    — Marian B. (posted on February 2, 2004)

February 2, 2004
I just had my one year anniversary, and I never lost any hair. I have had lots of surgeries over the years, so maybe that had something to do with it. Good luck on your weight loss.
   — Mae B.

February 2, 2004
I don't know a lot about African-American hair but you could be safe altho a few have reported losing hair further out. I am one year out next week and my hair is still coming out. I, too, have had lots of surgeries and unlike the other poster, I have lost a lot of hair each time. This time has been the worst.
   — Delores S.

February 2, 2004
I have a friend who is African American, and had weight-loss surgery. After the operation her hair thinned out a great deal, however 6 to eight months later it is growing back as thick as ever. My hair growth slowed down a great deal for about three months. Everyone is different as is their hair growth.
   — Robert L.

February 3, 2004
Marian...I am 19 mos out and have not lost any hair either. I was wondering in the beginning if I would be one of those people who would lose their hair. But I guess by maintaining a good source of protein intake in my diet, I have done well. So no, not everyone loses hair because of this surgery. Deb
   — Deb S.