Question:
are light weights at risk of losing hair to

hi are light weight ...i was 109kg preop at as much risk as losing hair as other wls people who are heavier... also what weight deems you lite weight and heavier? weight. what is the term for others that arent lite weight...thanks as i dont want to upset anyone...    — Rachel F. (posted on February 11, 2002)

February 10, 2002
When I had surgery, I weighed 272 lbs and had a BMI just over 40, so I would be considered a light weight. Yes, I lost half of my hair, but I had tons to start with, so it was not noticable at all. I do not think that starting weight has much to do with hair loss.
   — Lori B.

February 10, 2002
I started out ar 274 and I don't think it has anything to do with weight, I think it is the stress on your body and lack of nutrients, I am about 3 1/2 months out and just started losing my hair, I hope it stops soon but it will be worth it if I can get the weight off.
   — Krista B.

February 11, 2002
I started out at 280. Currently I am down 77 pounds to 203 and am 3 1/2 months post op. I just started losing my hair last week. It's not a good feeling but it's worth it in the long run!
   — vbenedict0208

February 11, 2002
My starting weight was 264 and I lost AT LEAST half of my hair between months 2 and 8. It was traumatic, but fortunately I had always had very thick and abundant hair. I don't think starting weight has anything to do with the hair loss issue. Shelley
   — Shelley.

February 11, 2002
My starting weight was 208, I may be a super light weight LOL. However, after having 2 C sec. I lost hair about 2 weeks after giving birth and it lasted about 2-3 weeks. When I had WLS in Dec.2001, I have lost none so far, I will keep my fingers crossed, for me it had to do w/the anasthesia not lack of protein. I also don't think weight has anything to do w/ hairloss. PS I call others my heavier friends. And so far they have all been sweet to me. I had a lot more co-morbids them some of my "heavier" friends.
   — Cindee A.

February 11, 2002
With a starting weight of 218, I would definitely be considered a lightweight. I can tell you that starting at a lower weight did NOT help me in the hair loss department. I started losing hair around 2.5 months post op and it started growing back right about 6 months post op. For a while there I was sure that I was going to be the skinniest bald woman on my block! I'm now 9 months post op and have lots of short new hairs growing in very nicely. Best of luck to you!
   — kylakae