How long does the hair loss continue?

wmamey
on 10/12/12 10:24 pm

RNY on 06/18/12

I know there is nothing I can do to stop it. I get all my vitamins, fluid and protein - it IS happening. But how long does it usually last, estimate? I have been bald before after chemo and radiation treatments so hair loss isn't the end all for me. I just can't believe the rate at which it is coming out!! If this keeps up I will be bald again!!

Sara O.
on 10/13/12 12:11 am - NC

RNY on 03/12/12

My hairloss stopped around my 6-month surgiversary. I hear it usually ends no later than 9 months postop.

WhoIWantToBe *.
on 10/13/12 1:45 am

RNY on 01/10/12

I'm at 9 months and it's mostly stopped. I haven't seen any re-growth yet.

- Barb, who is at GOOOOOOAAAAAAL!

HW: 274 SW: 244 GW: 137 CW: 137!
Keep on swimming! Keep on swimming!

ToNewBeginnings
on 10/13/12 12:12 am

I believe it's from the third month up to the 9th month.

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 10/13/12 1:36 am, edited 10/13/12 8:36 am - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Usually it lasts from 3 or 4 months out to 8 or 9 months out, but there are, of course, personal variations that can be significant.

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

wmamey
on 10/13/12 2:01 am

RNY on 06/18/12

Thanks! I think I will cut it short! Next step would be to shave it off!!

jujubee4224
on 10/13/12 2:29 am

RNY on 04/09/12

My hair loss started right around the 3 month mark. I noticed just this morning when I shampooed my hair that the loss is beginning to slow down. This week was my 6 month anniversary. I understand that it may take a couple more months to get back to normal loss. I cut mine short as soon as the loss started and it helped with my self esteem.....and how many times my hubby has had to unclog the shower....LOL! Good luck. Its all good from here out
jules

Cherokeesage
on 10/13/12 2:52 am

RNY on 02/24/12

I have very fine thin hair so the hair loss was depressing. I'm almost 8 months post op and it seems to have stopped. I am taking biotin hoping it will help regrowth but I don't have any regrowth yet.

Banded Oct 2008: 290
RNY Feb 2012:        245
Dr's set goal:    170 reached Oct 11, 2012
My goal:                     160 reached Dec 1, 2012
Today :                     145-150

I am half the person I was in 2008.

chowell
on 10/13/12 3:04 am - marietta, GA

RNY on 10/04/12

do ppl with really thick hair go completely bald because if so i need to get a wig

Cecily Howell

SaraBurns
on 10/13/12 3:10 am - Newton, IA

RNY on 06/05/12

when i noticed that my hair was falling out was right at the 3 months. i told my surgeons p.a about it and she has suggested to take biotin pills and it will help some. then the next day i decided to get my hair cut short it looks better with short.. and my hair is so thin runs in the family and its easier to work with in the morning than with long hair.. i dont know how long its going to last it just started for me last month

Surgery 6/5/12

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