Question:
Hair loss at 4 months post-op

How long does this hair loss last? I consumed 80-100 grams of proteins everyday and now my hair ifalling out by the combfull. I take biotin as well as many other hair, skin, vitamins. My anesthesiaologist said anesthesia does NOT cause hair loss. There's conflicting info out there. I did have anesthesia October 13 for some facial plastic surgery. Did this trigger hair loss that was going to happen anyway from my RNT in July? I have lost 40 pounds. Please, I welcome ANY comments here.    — silverkrisi (posted on December 9, 2006)

December 9, 2006
I am 3 years out today. Up until I was told about Sci-Fit Amino 1500 I was loosing hair in hand fulls. I turely thought I was going to be bald on top. This amino 1500 works very well for me, take 2 a day and KNOW that I am getting enough protein to keep my skin, hair and nails healthy... The only place I get it in online at mysupplementstore.com. You may be able to find it else where...but if not try this website.. Best of luck.. Kalli
   — Kalli R.

December 9, 2006
I am 4+ months post op and have not lost any hair yet. Knock on wood. But from what I read on this board and www.bariatriceating.com alot of people do but that it grows back. I don't think it is from anesthesia but from the shock of the surgery to your body. If you are getting in enough protein, then my only other question would be what kind of vitamins are you taking? Hopefully not children's. BA or Vista would be best in the multivitamin and then of course you need calcium, B12 and iron.
   — ccstann

December 9, 2006
Hello! Yep, welcome to the receding hairline club! LOL My hair loss started at about 5 months and lasted about 4 months more. I was suping up on the protein, biotin, b-complex the who kit n kaboodle, and it didn't make a difference. I believe it's just "one of those things" that the shock of the surgery to the body does to most of us. Hang in there and don't freak out like I did. It will grow back once your body adjusts to "new plumbing". LOL Good luck and thanks for sharing your journey with us! Glori
   — GloriV

December 9, 2006
I have been told things contribute to hair loss are shock of losing weight so quickly, shock of lower protein consumption than you used to consume, iron deficientcy, and anesthesia. Not everyone experiences hair loss. From personal experience of starvation dieting years ago and now seeing results from have WLS I believe there is some connection between lower protein consumption and quick weight loss. Like previously posted, the good news is the hair grows back. You wont go bald. My hair was baby fine and extremely thin to begin with. I think hormones play part in it too. Just my speculation.
   — Cath

December 9, 2006
In addition to my other post, something I thought might be coincidental or a connection...I too did have another surgery. I had that one a month prior to WLS. The hair loss started around 5 months out and now the new hair is about an inch long. It has stopped falling out. I take Biotin and also iron for an iron deficientcy and vitamin D for a vitamin D deficientcy. I take Centrum multi vitamins also. Keep in mind the body only absorbs about 30 grams of protein at any given meal. Any extra most likely doesnt get absorbed.
   — Cath