Worried about future hair loss

Telogen effluvium....Google it. 

I did google it- thanks!

I had very thin hair for other reasons before I had surgery, so I too was worried about even more hair loss. But now that it's happening I'm just dealing with it, and accepting it and looking into wigs. Right now I'm wearing hats and using the Toppix hair fibers but it's not really enough for the coverage I need. Therapy is a good idea, like the others said, because if it's going to be upsetting you need to learn how to deal with it. Honestly, I thought I would get depressed over it. And while it does suck, I have learned to accept it as a trade off. I am so much healthier now after losing 100lbs that I would trade my hair for a longer, healthier life all over again. I can "replace" my hair. I can't replace me if I die an early death from too much fat around my heart. Hang in there. I know it's hard to think about, but really, those that love you would rather have you with less hair than not have you at all! :)

I'm 9 months out and have lost about half of my hair but it has almost stopped.  I also have lost all my blood pressure pills, high cholesterol meds, and a bunch of dress sizes!  I feel great!  Of course, I hated losing so much hair but it grows back.  Much rather be healthier and if that is the price to pay so be it. 

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Keep your hairdresser informed!  That can make a big difference.

I bought a wig in preparation, but never needed it.  If it happens, it will be temporary.  

Hi Mandopando.

Fist of all I would like to ask you why kind of surgery are you having? And second I would like to ask everybody on this topic: Is hair loss always happening after WLS?

Wish you all the best Mando

I never lost any, and a lot of others haven't. But it is very common, and it always grows back.

Telogen Effluvium can happen after any kind of trauma to the body, including surgery (any kind), child birth, accidents, and even extreme stress.  It's basically the hair growth cycle rebooting itself.  New hair follicles push out the old, causing the shedding.  Any protein or vitamins will benefit the new growth, but not stop it from pushing out the old stuff.

Totally true, first time I had what I called a noticable shed was after my son was born, then it cycled through every few years thereafter.  I shed after my gallbladder surgery and my rny and both my plastics.  It makes such a mess.  But no one ever noticed, my hirdresser said thick hair is prone to shedding thats more obvious.

Hii! Thanks for the feedback, I am having the Sleeve done.