hair loss

Didnt think it would happen to me, but imnot special. Glnna ask my NUT what I should take, but was cuious what others are doing. I see some people mention Biotin.

Also someone wanna shed some light on gall stones? I see people talk alot about it. Is it more likely to happen because of the wls?

I don't know that there really is anything you can do about hair loss. I am taking biotin because I've seen it recommended so many times, but I'm pretty skeptical. However, it's cheap so I figured it was worth a try.

Hi Alexis!
Can you buy Biotin OTC or do you need a Rx from the doctor? Thanks! -Larry

Biotin is OTC, you find it by the vitamins and stuff. If I remember right it only cost me about $3 and that was for a name brand... So I figured it was at least worth a try.

At 3 months post op (exactly) I started noticing the hair loss. Not much, just some in the sink, etc.

I started taking Biotin as recommended by the nurses in my dr. office. It's working. I take 5000 mcg per day. (one pill)

As for gallstones - I just had my gallbladder out 2 weeks ago. I"m 5 months post op. I was having some issues and after an ultrasound showed sludge (only) I had it taken out. However, after the pathology report, they found 10 gallstones, so I'm guessing they don't alwasy show up on the ultrasound.

I feel fine now(expect from recovering from the second surgery). I can eat anything and have no pain

Thanks so much for the information!!

I am definitly gonna have to ask my NUT about the Biotin.

Glad to here your recovering well, Get better soon!!

 I was told biotin helps with hair re-growth, not losing it.  I take 5000 biotin a day... and it's growing!! little tufts coming in and I'm happy to see them!!

O man, I was hoping the biotin would help the loss, o well as long as it grows back!!

Sorry about the hair.  Just make sure you get as much protein as possible and take a Biotin supplement.

 

As for the gall stones, they are not so much caused by the WLS itself as the rapid weight loss.  The liver does all of the heavy lifting in breaking down fat.  A byproduct of that is a build up of sludge in the gall bladder.  

Many surgeons recommend a course of usodiol/Actigall for 6 months after surgery to help combat this.  A lot of this will depend on your own history and likelihood of gall bladder issues.  If you are concerned, speak to your surgeon about it.

On the hair loss i cannot help you. I know it is a huge "body image"fear of mine in having the surgery, so thanks for asking this question.  I may add in the biotin, just in case.  Heck, I will be taking a hundred vitamins already, what is one more! 

As far as Gallstones...yes having weight loss surgery puts you at higher risk for gall stones.  They can appear after excessive weight loss.  They don't necessarily show up on ultrasound, I swear I have had gallbladder attacks for a while now, but they were never found on an ultrasound until recently.  If you have ever had an attack (pain in the upper right abdomin after a fatty meal is the most common) mention it to your doctor so they can be aware.  I mentioned it prior to surgery, they found the gallstones and will be removing it when they do my sleeve.