Where are the men at? I got a question...

hopefully you found your way in here, so now I can ask my question........

How many of you have started to lose, or lost their hair from the WLS?

What did you do to deal with it?

I'm still pondering if I should just BIC it all, or just continue with my haircuts and watch in disgust as it gets thinner and thinner.

I did'nt lose much hair but I took Biotin before WLS and after. Also you want to make sure your getting enough protien!

Good Morning Javi, according to the gastric bypass guru
 http://www.gastric-bypass-guru.com/gastric-bypass-and-hair-l oss.html

Hair is made of protein. Your body needs protein for all sorts of things, including hair production. Protein helps your body build, repair and maintain tissue, including muscles. If you aren't getting enough protein, do you think your body will consider your muscles or your hair the more important recipient of a limited quantity of protein?

When we have any type of obesity surgery, but most especially in surgeries that include a malabsorptive factor, we do not get enough protein absorbed into our bodies. This is most true in the first few months or so after surgery, when we may be getting very few calories of any kind. Don't think you're out of the woods if you're a long-timer though. It is all too common for long-timers to relax and eat lots of "easy" foods that sit well in the pouch but don't give you the nutrients you need.

So how do you make sure you get enough protein? One way is by drinking "protein shakes". Not all protein shakes are created equal though, and you should look for ones that are low in carbohydrates and sugars (to avoid dumping syndrome), and are made from whey protein. The Guru is nearly three years post-op and still drinks protein shakes every day. There are lots of places to get them, including your local health food store, but we usually buy from Vitalady, who has had gastric bypass - and hair loss from the surgery. She knows her stuff, and only sells products that she knows will be right for our bodies.

 
I hope this information helps Javi.
Have a great day!
Terry
 

Terry,

I'm getting 80+ grams of protein a day, I make sure of that.  So, maybe like Julie said, it is just a shock, and hopefully my hair comes back....or I might just like being bald, who knows?

Well Javi, I wouldn't worry about the hair loss right now.  You are doing great on your wls journey and right now your focus is on the rest of you and like others said, "bald is beautiful".
Terry

Bald is beautiful!!!!!..........

Hey there Mr. Hot Javi,

The hair loss thing, also happens to us ladies..Yuck! All I can say it don't worry, it will come back. Your body is going through a huge shock right now and when it stabilizes it will come back. If you want to BIC it them go for it! You are handsome & it doesn't matter what you do to your hair, as long as you like it and feel good about yourself!

Jules

thanks Julie, hopefully i'll shave it, and like it.

Young dudes are even shaving their hair off and going for the bald sexy look. 

I started having this issue about 6 weeks ago. My hair has gotten real thin and its driving me nuts. I went to the barber and had them cut it real short just a couple weeks ago. I have been debating  just getting the Head Blade and some Head Slick and just shave it all off. If need be we could always wear a Skull Cap to make us look good LOL.

Have a great day..........Rick