Question:
How bad is the hair loss?

I'm barely starting on my journey to WLS and I keep hearing about significant hair loss. I already have thin hair, and I just want to be prepared for what is to come.    — TIGGER75 (posted on September 14, 2009)

September 14, 2009
I have a ton of hair and at about 3 1/2 months it started coming out. IT doesn't appear on my pillowcases like some have said, but it does come out in clumps when I wash my hair, put in styling products, or comb my hair. By the end of the day, I've got a nice fur ball on the back of my shirt. I was expecting this so it wasn't too much of a shock, but still I can see how it would be. I am close but don't get quite the required protein in still, but I'm trying every day. It is honestly different for everyone. I did have a shorter hair cut done on me at about 3 months, and you can barely tell I'm losing any hair. Good luck!
   — stellarsan

September 14, 2009
I had RNY done November of 2008. I began losing hair about 5 months after and continue to lose hair. I have very thin hair anyway so for me its really bad. Finally, this month I can see the loss is slowing down some...clearly not as bad as it was. However, I have noticable bald spots and I have to wear a wig or weave in my hair....Very scary and touchy thing for me but I can see a difference. I take Biotin everyday and use Nioxin shampoo and conditioner...Everyone doesn't lose a lot of hair but I did.....So prepare yourself for the worst and hope for the best. GOOD LUCK
   — seimone123

September 14, 2009
I lost alot of hair 4 months after my surgery. I am 17 mo post RNY..Just hang in there. There is nothing you can do to stop it...Just keep your protein up and take Biotin so the hair that does come back is thicker and healthier. Good luck
   — okbuffy

September 14, 2009
it's pretty bad. i know i look ridiculous. i use a lot of headbands and clips and stuff and shrug it off. it's still better than being 150 lbs overweight.
   — greenpunchbuggie

September 14, 2009
I have to agree with the rest. At about 3 months my hair began shedding and has not slowed yet but my doctor said it should soon slow and begin to grow back. Like another shared......it sure beats being 150 pounds overweight. Good luck.
   — karensaporito

September 15, 2009
Thank god I was somewhat prepared for this,because when I started to loose my hair at about 4 or 5 months out it has not stopped yet. I have a full head of hair Thank God! I have been told that it will stop soon( I hope LOL )I take biotin and eat plenty of protien. I have lost over 100 pounds so a little hair loss is ok with me it grows back. Good luck and God bless :0)
   — sse032568

September 18, 2009
THANKS EVERYONE!!! All of your input has been great!
   — TIGGER75