Question:
How can I ensure that my hairloss will not be permanent.

I am 5 months post-op and have started loosing my hair. I am scared that it won't grow back. Any advice would be most helpful.    — JillmHanson (posted on July 7, 2006)

July 7, 2006
I thought I would definitely end up bald, but luckily I didn't. You need to do your best at getting all of your protein in daily, and take your vitamins. Make sure your doctor monitors your Complete Blood Count as anemia can effect your hair as well. I am 9 months post-op and the hair loss has stopped and new hair is growing in. Hang in there, your hair loss will stop when your body is ready to focus on growing new hair and you will benefit from this whole process with great weight loss. Good luck. Shelly Charlier
   — scharlier

July 7, 2006
There are no guarantees, however, it is not likely that your hair loss will be permanent providing you take your vitamins and focus on your general health. About this point was I think the worst for me - 5 to 6 months. But you will soon see stubble growing in and filling in what is missing. It won't take too long to look normal from there either because that short stubbly hair will give body and cover up the scalp if you have any showing. I had long hair and did not cut it - glad I didn't. I know many people get it lopped off, but for me, I wanted to keep it long. Anyway, you are probably seeing the worst of it right now, which is normal, and you will likely see it growing back in very shortly. Try not to stress over it....Dina
   — Dinka Doo

July 7, 2006
Had to correct something on this: Actually I did get my hair cut shorter at one point...I had forgotten about that! But it wasn't because of losing the hair. It was because I was bored with it. LOL!
   — Dinka Doo

July 7, 2006
No need to worry, the hair loss you are experiencing is due to a medical condition called Telogen Effluvium. It is only temporary and can also be caused by other types of surgery. Read more about it at http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic416.htm
   — Rick Bedard

July 8, 2006
make sure to get your protein and vitamins, and it should come back.
   — Novashannon

July 8, 2006
As others have said, this is temporary. I suggenst that you start taking Biotin, as it seems that there has been some success with it. No garentees. Just make sure that you are taking your vitamins and eating enough Protein. Some people in my support group have used Shampoo w/ Nioxin. You might try that. It has taken 5 months to get to this point, so there is no overnight remedy, but it isn't permenant-- Judy
   — jk_harris

July 8, 2006
relax ITS NEVER PERMANENT! Have never seen a bald post op who wasnt bald before surgery!
   — bob-haller