Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

I had super thick hair so pre-op I didn't think I'd notice or care if I lost any... but it was hard not to notice thick clumps coming out in your hands when you shower... I started to stress big time over it. In fact, dare I say it was the hardest thing I dealt with post-op (well till plastic surgery)... but... I'm not bald and never was. I thought everyone could tell I was patchy like a giant light was glowing from my head... but seriously no one noticed but me.... everyone was looking at my body changes and not my head. It stopped almost exactly 2 months after it started. Getting your protein in is important but the damage is done in the beginning and really if it happens it just happens and unfortunately we just have to ride the ride... believe me it will stop and you won't be bald.

Hope this helps,
~Michelle

Oh great Michelle, I have super thick hair and I also have been thinking I won't miss any even if 1/2 of it falls out! lol I'm just over 3 months out and just this morning thought maybe a little more than usual came out as i was washing/rinsing. It's just a scary prospect I guess no matter how much hair you start out with! Oh well....it's worth it to me as long as the pounds fall off as the hair falls out :)

My hair began falling out when I was 3.5 months post-op. I have very fine,wavy hair to begin with so It does not look great right now. Keep your protein intake up. I take Bariatric Advantage Biotin and Omega 3 along with the multi-vitamins and calcium citrate. I also use the Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. Good luck to you.