Question:
Does everybody lose hair or is this different for each individual?
— browngathers (posted on March 30, 2009)
March 30, 2009
It is different. I never lost any, in fact my hair became thicker and
developed curls.
— nursenut
March 30, 2009
Thanks. That's kind of what I suspected and hoped.
— browngathers
March 30, 2009
Since they are not exactly sure the exact reason so many lose hair after
surgery, they also cannot predict who will or will not lose hair for a
short time, but when it happens it's about 3 mos post op for another 3
months total and then it's over! I lost an alarming amount of hair and it
grew back luscious and shiny and a much nicer texture as well...So it
wasn't a total loss! It all grew back!
— .Anita R.
March 30, 2009
When I had my gall bladder out several years ago, I went completely bald on
one side! I later read it is a side effect from having major surgery and
not evry one has it.
I had RNY 5 months ago and haven't lost any hair and have even noticed my
finger nails are stronger than ever!
— robinjyoung
March 30, 2009
It is different for everyone. I know I am losing my hair really fast. I
have started to wear a wig now. I have 2 bald spots, but keep up hope that
all will return to normal soon.
— 3timesacharm
March 30, 2009
i never lost any hair -- open rny 11-22-06 -- never took any gimmicks like
biotin -- just my regular vitamns that my surgeon said to take -- keep up
with my water and eat my protein -- don't do shakes, just good old food --
good luck to you :) and everyone is different in each and every aspect of
WLS and side effects -- try real hard to never compare yourself to anyone
else -- we are all individuals :)
— RCassety
March 31, 2009
I was a bit horrified at the amount of hair I lost at 3 mos. to 8 months
post RNY, esp since my hair was thin to start with. Took all my vitamins,
ate well -- didn't seem to make a difference. My regrowth started showing
at 11 months post + the texture had changed considerably. Now, finally, at
17 months post-op, it's starting to look more normal. However, I believe it
will easily be 24-28 months before it looks as good as it can. (Hair cut a
couple days ago revealed even more short, new growth). Depends a lot on how
short you are willing to cut your hair to even out the lengths.
— Cathy 1.
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