hair loss

sdw1963
on 5/4/08 11:36 pm - Lenoir, NC

Hi Everyone, I was just wondering.... when did those who lost hair after thier surgery start noticing it? I am about a month out ...and I expect to be one who experiences hair loss , since I did after other surgeries. Just wondering when you started noticing it and how long it lasted? Thanks, Sandra

Highest / Current / Goal - RNY April 8, 2008
359 / 209/ 160
loss of : 150 pounds so far ! : GETTING CLOSE TO ONEDERLAND !!!!!!!!

amruby
on 5/4/08 11:41 pm - Spring Hope, NC

I started losing mine at about 3 months. I am almost 10 months out and it has mostly grown back in. It got pretty bad at about 6 months. I started taking Biotin at about 4 months and it has helped tremendously. I also used Nioxin hair products which is suppose to help with hair growth. My hair is coming back gray and very wirey with a little curl.

slhoffman
on 5/4/08 11:44 pm - LaGrange, NC

RNY on 12/17/07

I am now 5 months out and have really noticed my hair falling out the past 2 weeks. I have read in several places that say 3 - 9 months is when this is most common. I also read to be gentle with your hair. I know you are tired of hearing it, but PROTEIN is the best answer. I did good on my protein at first, then got tired of it and went slack. I think that is why mine didn't fall out during the third month. But, now when I wash my hair and comb it, I lose quite a bit. Good luck!

Stacy
346/306/216/150
highest/surgery/current/goal

Jennifer K.
on 5/4/08 11:45 pm - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

typically when one has hair loss its from what happened approx 3 months earlier - so to answer your question most experience it starting 3 months out. As for how long it will last - getting in your protein, supps, vits will help... I also feel getting in the majority of your protein from food helps it slow down/stop even more than if you rely heavily on suppliments. Mine started around 3 months out and stopped by 5.... I lost hardly any hair thou - I describe it as 'more than usual' but nothing to worry about.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

sdw1963
on 5/5/08 12:15 am - Lenoir, NC

RNY on 04/08/08

Thanks for the info everyone. It sure helps just to know what to expect. I am still having alot of trouble getting in enough protein. It seems like here at almost amonth out that everything has a yuk factor to me. ...I can eat it once then it seems like if I try it again soon after it is sickening. The things that DON'T make me feel sick that I can eat on a regular basis, would take eating alot more than I could hold in a days' time to get in my 60 grm of protein a day. Hopefully thie sickly feeling will pass...until then it will probably be a struggle. Hugs, Sandra

Highest / Current / Goal - RNY April 8, 2008
359 / 209/ 160
loss of : 150 pounds so far ! : GETTING CLOSE TO ONEDERLAND !!!!!!!!

postalchick
on 5/5/08 7:36 am - Gold Hill,, NC

FobiPouch on 12/13/07

Mine started coming out during the 3rd month. It is already slowing down somewhat. I get in my protein and take biotin. Good Luck Myrtis

Miss B
on 5/5/08 8:33 am - Huntersville, NC

FobiPouch on 12/05/07

I have been very fortunate, I have not had any hairloss. I am 5 months out today......

Made it to ONDERLAND!!!!!!!

Cinderellen
on 5/5/08 9:18 am - Winterville, NC

RNY on 03/28/07

I started noticing it about 3 months out. It peaked around 5 months, and was mostly done by 6 months. Around the 5 month anniversary it was freaking me out, but just about the time I thought I was going to lose it all, it just stopped. I am a year and a month out now and have 2 inch fuzzy hair growing back in all over my head. It's a pain, and I hate the way it looks, but I would do it again in a heart beat. I will accept the collateral damage in favor of the 240 pounds gone. Remember this though, what you do now will affect your hair loss in the coming months. Get in your protein where you can and consider Biotin (I take 5000 mcg). Do your research and see what levels you are comfortable with. Take care and good luck. Ellen

Own it all, it's yours!

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