Hair Loss

Feb 28, 2011

Today was my first day of official hair loss. It was much more traumatic than I thought it would be. I was in the shower and as I moved my hands through my hair to rinse it, they came out covered with long strands of hair. Each time I reached up, more hair came out. I think my heart stopped just a little bit when I first saw the fistful of hair.

I knew it was going to happen, and in a way I am glad it has started so that it can end soon. But it still freaked me out a bit. My hair is the only part of my body that I have always loved - no matter what the rest of me looked like. It is incredibly healthy and soft. So I imagine this next few months will be difficult. I spoke to my mom though and told her about my hair loss, expecting her to be horrified. Instead, she said, "Remember, you can die a lot faster from being obese than you ever will from hair loss. Your hair will grow back, and be healthier than before, and your body will be healthy as well." This was exactly what I needed to hear. I need to say it like a mantra over the next few months.

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