Question:
What can I do to prevent Hairloss from anesthesia?

Everytime I have surgery, my hair falls out. Is there anything I can do or tell the anesthesiologist to prevent this?    — Evongela D. (posted on April 18, 2003)

April 18, 2003
Unfortunately there's nothing that you can do. The same thing happens to me :(
   — leslie M.

April 18, 2003
Me too! Nothing can be done about it.
   — Delores S.

April 19, 2003
In total agreement here. You are either one who does or does not lose their hair as an after affect. I sure did. I am 5 1/2 months post op and still losing hair, but it has slowed down considerably. I have talked to many who have gone the whole gamut (hair tonics, vits, lots of protein etc) and they STILL lost hair. Small price to pay for the benefits of this procedure. Good luck to you.
   — Ginger M.

April 20, 2003
I just attended a great talk and the doctors there recommend the Skin Hair and Nails Vit. from walmart. There were several ladies there that said once they were taking them the hair loss came to a stop. Good Luck.
   — Holly B.

April 22, 2003
I had lap RNY on 12/02/02 and 1 month after surgery started taking the "Hair" vitamin from Wal-Mart.. It is much better than the others that are for you skin and nails also... my hair (thank God) has not came out...71 lbs and counting...lol
   — Tonya H.