Question:
I have dreadlocks and was wondering what the affects of this surgery is on them?

   — Diana D. (posted on April 9, 2003)

April 9, 2003
I'm 7 mos out and have SisterLocks. I have had no problems with hair loss. I go this weekend to have them tighten, but I had them tighten about 3 months ago and had to problems. I take 2 prenatel vitmins a day and eat as much protein as I can stand. Good luck! Surger 11/06/02 256/189/140
   — Kimberley D.

April 9, 2003
A person may have hairloss regardless of what hairstyle they wear. Not everyone will experience hairloss where it is very noticeable. Keep up with your vitamins and dreadlock maintenance. Biotin may also help. Hopefully with your natural style you won't experience much loss. But remember it will grow back. "Be Happy & Nappy"
   — Starrlina

April 9, 2003
Diane, I wear my hair in a natural curly style, and like the previous poster said, some may experience hair loss regardless of the style. I still pre-op, but I had another sugery approx. six months ago where I was put under general anesthesia, and I did experience hair loss; my hair is a bit thinner, but there's nothing even close to balding or bald spots. It's a bummer to lose hair, but the good thing is that no one notices except me and my hairdresser. I'm taking a hair/nail supplement to get prepared for wls.
   — Leni M.

April 14, 2003
I am way too earlier in my post op life to give you a great answer. I too have dreadlocks (past my shoulder at this point). I know that the condition of our dreds can often be a reflection of how healthy we are. For more support, you might want to look up "Nappy Hair Affair". It is a great group that has resources for hair maintenance as well doing work building pride in children who are natural and nappy. Thanks for the great question. I wish you lots of success my sista. Ann in TX, (5 weeks, -41 lbs, Dallas)
   — Ann B.