Question:
Hair loss after long term

Has anyone experienced hair loss again after long term? I am 4 1/2 years post op RNY and my hair seems to be getting thinner    — bikermama (posted on July 30, 2012)

August 19, 2012
Sometimes I go back into weight loss and I will lose hair. Im 7 years out.....
   — barbie0383

August 28, 2012
Have you been checked for anemia and under active thyroid? Both can cause hair loss. Or depending on your age it could be a genetic thing.
   — Gloworm46

September 7, 2012
Believe it or not RNY patients sometimes have a copper defiency which can cause hair loss. I was very shocked to learn that and many doctors are unaware of this defiency. So if you are not anemic which is the first one to be checked have the doctor look into your copper levels.
   — Imamiracle2008

February 12, 2013
I learned from the dietitian that if you do not consume enough protein you will start losing hair. A couple years ago I was losing weight on medication and had same problem. Looking back I was barely eating anything, it made sense.
   — Krista0068

March 8, 2013
I am 4 1/2 months post RNY; and at about the 3 month mark my hair started dropping like crazy. I literally have lost half of the bulk of my hair~ I spoke with my surgeon and dietician and they raised my protein requirements. Some people need more than others. They also told me to take a Biotin supplement and use a NIOXIN shampoo. I found a good iced tea flavored protein powder that has 25 grams of protein in each 20 oz glass. I drink 2 of these every day on top of my high protein diet. I am noticing a difference in the drain...not as much hair loss! YAY!
   — Maaliyah-RJSGranma2012

July 24, 2013
by the way- what was the tea with the protein that actually tasted good!! Please share name!! TY!!!
   — tjbmartin