Question:
has anyone had braided hair extensions while having this or any other type of surgery

I am a black female, having surgery on july 20, 200. I am on the east coast of NC and have shoulder length thick and healthy hair, I only relax(straighten) it about every 6 weeks, that is what my stylist recommends. Because of the heat and humidity here and the fact that we are moving about a week after surgery, I don't want to have to "deal" with my hair...of course, I can always pull it back in a scrunchie, which is usally my "style" anyway. lol. Also, I am a little concerned that the braids may be too "heavy" for my hair if my hair thins out during the weight loss.... thanks for any input! Shelia Morgan    — Shelia M. (posted on July 2, 2000)

July 2, 2000
Hello Sheila, Congratulations on having your Surgery soon. I'm a black female almost 2 months post-op and I had extensions in my hair during surgery. I decided that I wasn't going to feel like doing my hair, which is shoulder length, so I decided to braid it. Believe me after Surgery you won't feel like sitting to get it done either. I use human hair and my braids are thin and light, I have no problem with them at all. If you can manage to pull your hair back into a ponytail then do that. I think that maybe you should have your own hair braid into something simple, so that you won't have to fuss with brushing your hair. The ponytail doesn't always stay perfect. God Bless
   — Queen K.

July 2, 2000
Hi Sheila, I too am a black female and had medium extension in my hair so that I won't have to deal with my hair after surgery. I didn't have any problem with my hair being in braids. I am 3months post-op. I usually wear my hair in a pony tail with a scrunchie.
   — Sharon T.

July 3, 2000
Hey my sister...yes braiding your hair is fine for surgery and like the women before me said it is also one less thing to worry about. I would even suggest it due to the amount of sweating and tossing and turning we tend to do. My stylist corn-rolled my hair then she crochets (spelling) human braids. My hair grew and remained strong. Hair problems wont happen until month 3 or 4 and even then it depends on the individual. I am having mine put back in for my surgery which is on July 31st. I know of several women who are post-op who say it was the best thing they could have done....Praying for you all...Trina
   — Courtrina Amur W.

July 3, 2000
Dear Sheila, I am also a black female who had the surgery in February. I have worn braids for over two years at one point in my life but not during the surgery and at this moment. I truly beleive that you will be grateful not to worry about you hair after you have surgery. I am 5 months post-op and have not lost any hair. I can't say that will happen to everyone though. Good luck to you and God bless! Lori
   — Lori G.

July 11, 2000
I am African American and six months post op. I had braids put in before the surgery and kept them in for about a month after the surgery. I did not feel like having to deal with my hair while trying to recouperate. Needless to say my hair did come out drastically. So much that my beautican had to cut it very low. I guess this is something we all must go through if we have the surgery. Good luck and I would love for you to e-mail me from time to time. I am from North Carolina as well.
   — Barbara P.

October 5, 2001
HI SHELIA, I KNOW THIS ANSWER IS TOO LATE, BUT HERE GOES ANYWAY. I HAD MY HAIR BRAIDED AND INTERLOCKED WHEN I HAD MY C-SECTION AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HAIR LOSS. MY RNY IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 17 AND I JUST GOT MY HAIR BRAIDED AGAIN YESTRDAY. IT WILL BE ONE MORE THING OFF MY MIND TO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MY HAIR LOOKING RAGGED! :-) I'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT GOES.
   — Michelle W.