Question:
When for losing hair??

I am 7 weeks post-op and try very hard to get in lots of protein, not sure that I am getting the full amount. I hear a lot about losing hair, does anyone know when this will start if I am not getting enough protein? Am I in the clear since I haven't had any? Thanks in advance! Kim    — kimmy (posted on December 8, 2005)

December 8, 2005
I was told about 3 months out you will start to lose your hair and you really need to get the protein in Im 5'2 and my Doctor has me getting at least 59 grams a day. However if you are losing fast your hair may turn loose anyway it is the bodys way of reacting to the starvation and the shock of all the weight loss. Good luck I pray I keep mine too.
   — mommyof5cuties

December 8, 2005
I am 4 years out. Hair loss usually starts anywhere from 3 to 6 months and it happens to everybody. But the hair does grow back. My level for protein is 68 grams. I know it is difficult at first to do this. You need to put protein in everything you drink. There are alot of good products out there to do this. Phyllis A
   — pmallen

December 8, 2005
Hi.. If you go to your local wal-mart.. they sell pills called BIOTIN... and it works wonders for hair before or when it starts falling out... My hair started falling out about 3 months after I had weight loss surgery.. pantene is suppose to be good for hair also! DS
   — ds

December 8, 2005
Mine started falling out at around 3 months even though I was faithfully getting in 80-90 grams of protein daily. But, it only lasted about 4-6 weeks and then it started growing back. Now, a little over a year after my surgery I am 120 lbs. lighter and have the most beautiful, healthy, shiny hair I've ever had in my life!! Best wishes. Hugs, Pamela
   — Piggybabe

December 8, 2005
Kim, most that lose hair seem to start losing it about 3 months post-op, but in my case I was 5 months post-op so....with that being said, all of us are different, some don't lose hair, some lose a little (me) and others lose significant amounts. Not only is the hair lose due to weight loss but anesthesia alone can cause you to lose hair. Try to focus on eating healthy and taking care of yourself, yes it can be stressful when the hair begins falling out but it does grow back, I have new growth everywhere. I consider it a minor drawback, my health is 110% better than before surgery. Best wishes, Dana
   — cajungirl

December 8, 2005
I agree with both posters -- I started sheading at around my 3rd month -- and I was told to get no less that 75 grams of protein per day -- I have also started using Nioxin shampoo and taking biotin -- this seems to be helping me.. I hope this helps... Nessa J
   — Vlove68

December 10, 2005
I started losing hair by the handsful in my 6th month postop--I was so upset! It got so thin on top! According to my lab work-my protein level was fine. Just keep eating protein- it does come back- I am 12 months post op (praise the Lord!) my hair loss lasted about 2 months.
   — Dec16-04

January 10, 2006
KIM IF YOU GET IN AT LEAST 120 GRAMS OF PROTIEN A DAY YOU WILL NOT LOSE HAIR. DO NOT LISTEN TO PEOPLE WHO SAY YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PROTEIN FROM FOODS. GO TO THE HEALTH FOOD STORE VITIAM WORLD AND BUT THE LIQUID PROTEIN BY TWIN LABB. AND TAKE IT FAITHFULLY BELIEVE ME IT WORKS THREE YEARS PO-OP AND A HEAD FULL OF HAIR.
   — CINDERALLA