Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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Mora2007 02/01/2013

I went and got my hair done you know I'm losing weight getting my "sexy" back and got hi lights and my hair cut I'm 7 weeks out I got my hair done a week ago. Today I found out that I wasn't supposed to mess with my hair until 6 months out now this was a friend not a doctor anyone know anything about this! I'm terrified now my hair is going to fall out ;(

deleted_user 02/01/2013

I was never told that im going on monday to get mine done and im 2 weeks out ...you will loose some hair but if you are getting all your vitamins in and protein I don't see why it would hurt

deleted_user 02/01/2013

Hi Mora2007,

There is nothing to worry about...as long as you take your vitamins and proteins you wil be fine... I am 10 months post op with GBS and lost 115 pounds in total, i have lost a lot of hair but it is starting to grow again... so dont worry and enjoy your new life.

kellynaylor 02/01/2013

I was never told not to mess with my hair. Starting at about three months post op I noticed some of it falling out more than usual. But I have had my hair cut and colored more than once since my surgery.

deleted_user 02/01/2013

Don't freak out. I just had my hair done too and colored and it's all still there :) I worked with my stylist before surgery to get my hair in the healthiest shape possible. We switched my colorant to a very gentle formula and I am not flat ironing it like I usually do to try and maintain health.

Like the others said make sure you get in your protein and vitamins to minimize hair loss, but there will be some I'm sure. Everyone seems to lose a little.

Mora2007 02/01/2013

Thank you! I've googles like crazy and it looks like a lot of people have done this lol it just scared me because I could just picture all my hair falling out :/

imjj4short 02/01/2013

Many people experience hair falling out between months 3-7 from the stress of anesthesia/surgery. Getting your hair done has nothing to do with it. Keep up on your protein and vitamins so if you do shed, the new hair will start to grow in quickly. Lots of people drop hair but I've never seen anyone go bald.

JJ

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