Question:
Is everybody's hair supposed to fall out? I am 5 months post op and I have
not lost my hair, just a few strands but nothing like I've heard people have lost. I can't hardly tell I've lost much hair at all. Is that a good sign or is that a sign I'm eating too much protein? Is there anybody else who's hair has not fallen out? Thanks. — Judy W. (posted on December 18, 2002)
December 18, 2002
I am pre op but this is a hot topic at support group. According to
statistics only 1 in 5 people experience hair loss. I think we hear about
it all the time because for those it does happen to (oh please not me!!) it
is very upsetting. I have spoken with many people who have not lost their
hair at all and others who have say it all grows back.
— Carol S.
December 18, 2002
The hair loss is typically from the way your body handles the stress of the
surgery. Some handle it better than others. I had surgery for something and
I lost a little bit of hair. When I had WLs and hernia repair I never lost
any! You never can tell. Also, our body dsn't store protein so making sure
you get enough will help. I wouldn't worry about something that may or may
not happen. Best wishes and continued success
— Linda M.
December 18, 2002
Im 5 months out ant losing my hair.. but you cant really tell by looking at
me. Ive always had alot of hair and about a month ago, I started noticing
that the amount in the drain of the shower and in my hair brush is alot
more. I would say its easily 3 times the amount I used to lose naturally
pre-op. When I grab my hair to make a pony tail, there is definately less
hair left - but its not like I have bald spots or anything. Ive heard this
is predominant of the 5th-7th month... so I know its not long term. I did
notice that the hair that falls out is scattered all over my head and it
just not growing at all. (I color my hair and get 'roots' so Ive been
checking the hairs that fall out - and they dont have my natural color on
the end at all).
— Valerie H.
December 18, 2002
Personally, I think it is the unique combination of "surgery
shock" and fast, massive weight loss. I have lost large amounts of
weight before and never lost hair as a result. And, I had 10 surgeries
prior to WLS, loosing no hair afterwards.<BR><BR>But THIS TIME,
with WLS and my recent weight loss (85# in just less than 6 months)I have
been experiencing considerable hair loss. It began at about 4.5 months and
is beginning to taper off, thank goodness.<BR><BR> It would be
interesting to hear from those WLSers who have gone on to have plastic
surgery. Was there more hair loss following the PS?
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