I'm going bald!!!
Hey Y'all....So lets see...I am 4 months and 5 days out from my VSG....I have lost 83 lbs to date and 5-6 sizes....I feel absolutely fabulous and have no complaints. I am however noticing a dramatic increase in hair loss.....I know it's gonna happen and I know there isn't really anything I can do about it....I was just curious when it might stop. I am diligent about getting all my protein in, I occasionally miss a vitamin here and there but take those regularly too....Does hydration play a part in hair loss, cause that's the only thing I have trouble getting in....WATER!!!
You normally lose 10% of your hair on a regular cyclical basis -- because of the rapid weight loss the body is going to sacrifice hair in order to supply critical organs with nutrients thus, you are going to experience loss closer to 30-50% instead of the 10%. This will happen until your weight and nutrition stabalize. You can expect the loss to continue through the 1st year but I would expect that you may see a little less loss starting in month 9 or so. I know I really thought I would end up with nothing but, it did work out. There are a ton of theories on prevention -- maximize protein, vitamins, topical products -- but I wouldnt say there was solid proof about any of them. Just be sure to keep you scalp clean, moisturized and make sure you give yourself a good scalp massage at least onece a week to keep the blood flowing.
Congratulations on your 83 pounds and 6 sizes!
Congratulations on your 83 pounds and 6 sizes!
I always had very thick hair and thought I woud be the first to go bald lol,Well I have taken alot of weight off and pretty quickly I think, about 8 months out it really slowed down, I am 10 out and back to normal that is very little in drain .My hair is thinner (alot) I am lovin it a lot of weight off my shoulders it is very acceptable and I notice alot of gray so it is growing back lol.Don't sweat the small things it will all work out,even thou you think you will be the first you won't/