Question:
Do you lose hair, no matter what, after the surgery?

I already have very thin hair and don't want to be bald after surgery. Has anyone else been in this situation and became almost bald or what?    — kathy B. (posted on January 27, 2003)

January 27, 2003
Not everyone loses hair, I didn't. Just try to get in as much protein as you're able to, and take your vitamins, it'll be fine. Good luck!
   — Leslie F.

January 27, 2003
I had my surgery 7-22-02 and have concentrated on getting in my protien(without supplements because I hate them). I haven't lost any hair but have lost 120#! Mary
   — Mary L.

January 27, 2003
Some people say that protein and b viatmins like biotin help and some say they don't. There are a certain number of people that have some hair loss after anesthesia but people that lose their hair several months out is usually because of lack of vitamins and nutrients. I have taken Real Meals since I was about four weeks post op, it has all of the protein and the biotin. I never lost any hair and I am 8 months post op now. I can't say for sure if it was the supplements or I was lucky but I am not taking any chances.
   — Linda A.

January 27, 2003
There are NO guarantees that using Biotin and Nioxin, getting lots of protein, etc. will help prevent hair loss. It works for some people, but not for everyone. My hair was thin to start with and I lost quite a bit. However, it is growing back. Barbara Thompson who wrote a book about weight loss surgery and now travels the country speaking about it was in Denver in December. Someone asked her about hair loss and her reply was that, in all her travels, she has yet to meet a bald woman.
   — garw