Question:
Where do you lose hair?

If a person keeps up their intake of protein and vitamins, why would hair loss be expected? ALSO, if you do experience hair loss, is it only the hair on your head? Or can you lose hair everywhere?    — Fran B. (posted on October 14, 1999)

October 14, 1999
I agree with Barb: Hair loss is probably due to the RAPID weight loss. I, too, am very concerned about that. I saw my hair dresser yesterday and she had me start NOW on Nioxin. I will continue to use it until after the surgery and the hair loss has minimized. In the directions that came with the Nioxin, one of the reasons given for hair loss was rapid weight loss and I bet that is the common denominator. Good luck.
   — Sandy C.

October 14, 1999
I was also concerned about hair loss and asked my surgeon Monday, 10/11 and he said it is due to rapid weight loss and lack of protein, and is only temporary. Once you replenish your protein, your hair would grow back! Yea!
   — Mike H.

October 16, 1999
After this type of surgery, I have found it very difficult to maintain the needed amount of protein. Can only eat so much food in one day because of small stomach and malabsorption from bypass. Not only did I lose hair from head, but from underarms, arms, legs and pubic area! I'm celebrating my 3 year anniversery tomorrow and still don't have underarm hair or hair on arms,legs and pubic area. Hair on top of head is better, but still thin. Blessings, Bev
   — BJ K.