Question:
5 Months Out Slow Loss and Losing My Hair, How Concerned Should I Be?

I am 5 months post op and I have lost about 75 lbs maybe a few more by now. I started at 314 and I'm concerned that this is not normal. My surgeon bypassed 100cm whatever that means. I started losing my hair 2 weeks ago and it wont stop I've lost like 1/5 of my hair already. Is this normal?    — lisa N. (posted on March 20, 2003)

March 20, 2003
You sound normal to me...and your weight loss is great!
   — fropunka

March 20, 2003
Congrats on the weight loss. yes, it is normal to lose hair. More do than don't but don't worry, you wont go bald and it will come back.
   — Delores S.

March 20, 2003
Hi Lisa- 75lbs. in 5 months is excellent weight loss! You are doing really well. Also, the weight loss tends to slow down a little after 6 months. Although you are 5, it could've slowed down, or you could be on a plateau. I honestly wouldn't worry about it too much. And I lost my hair as well around 6 months out. I ended up losing probably 1/2 of it, but I had thick hair thankfully, so it looked okay. It's just part of the process for some of us unfortunately, but it will grow back! Goodluck to you
   — Lezlie Y.

March 21, 2003
hi the same thing happen to me at 3 mos and my diettecian told me to go to the vitamin store for vitamins for hair and nails i went to gnc got there brand take 2 a day and the hair stop in about a mo i still loose afew hairs but i think that is normal so hit the vitamin store and you will be ok good luck
   — ROSEMARY A.

August 31, 2003
HI LISA I THINK YOU ARE DOING GREAT ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS!!I'M 5 MONTHS OUT AND LOSS 80 POUNDS AND THOUGHT THAT WAS SLOW.VERY ONE IS DIFFERENT.AND THE HAIR LOSS.I DON'T HAVE MUCH LEFT.I HOPE IT GROWS BACK.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!!!!
   — sue L.