Update...on the hair loss

I am getting ready to shave my head.....I am doing it the day before my birthday...SO Aug. 6 think of me....My hair is coming out in clumps and you can see right down to my scalp...so I am taking control of this...I just did not want to shock anyone if they see my pictures afterwards.....Ohh yeah and I am getting a wig from my parents for my birthday...WOOHOOOOo

Crystal, Are you low on nutrients?  Just curious.  I just had RNY done 7/6 and have been worried about the hair loss. Patti

Nope I am getting more than enough protein and I am taking biotin and surgeon said some people go through this BUT my hair was thin before surgery,,also I do lose hair when I used to diet really hard..

I believe loss of hair comes from both, low nutrients and low proteins.  I had hair loss 8 months post op in april 2006 and thought something was wrong- turned out my protein wasn't sufficient. I started charting and logging my protein intake and now its growing long. Vioxyn at hairdresser/salon can help also I tried Finesse shampoo and conditioner- it's soy protein based and helps keep hair from falling out.  It worked for me, doesn't for everyone though. Stacey W

I am only needing 68 grams of protein and I am getting in 100 or more...Blood work looked just like blood work from before surgery.. But I will try the shampoo to slow things down after I shave it.....TY...

I am right there with you on this one Crystal....I had thin hair to begin with...die to thyroid problems...I am using the Finesse....but will try the other product. I am ready to get a wig too...but have no clue where to even look or how much.

Yes it is affecting my body hair also... You can look in the yellow pages for wigs or hair extentions....

This has to be one my BIGGEST fears, my hair is to my shoulder, curley, and BIG, I like BIG hair... Anyhow, do you remeber Susan Powder, short thing came out several years ago, lost a bunch of weight, her hair was really short, spikey, and BLEACH BLONDE!  Well, I told my husband if I lost my hair after having wls, that was the hair style I was going for...I loved it. I have a good friend, she has pin straight hair, it is about 3 inches long, she just wears it down, with just a little jel in it, love that too. My daughter is a hair dresser, she is hoping mine thins so she CAN cut it short, snot she is...

Are you sure  you want to shave your head?  I cut all my hair off before I had surgery because I was told it would fall out and I haven't lost any of it.  In fact, it's growing like a Chia Pet!   Are you getting in enough protein?  Are you sure you are eating enough?

 

Stacey B