It doesn't typically happen with other surgeries. I've had enough. lol. I believe we lose it because of the changes in diet and weight loss. It will grow back too!

I am almost 3 weeks out and I am scared of hair loss too. My hair is already thin so I just ordered my Nioxin Hair kit, I have heard a lot of good things about the product and that it works. I also have added Biotin to my vitamins.

I am 8 1/2 months out and I am still losing my hair... I sometimes wonder how I have any left in my head.... It is frustrating... I am not sure why it happens, but I have had 16 other surgeries, and always lost some hair, but nothing like with this....

It happens because of lack of nutrition. You can take Biotin. And if you have thick heavy hair you should get it cut and thinned. That will help you ose ess.

I don't know why either... I too have had many surgeries before RNY and never remember losing any hair. And as for the nutrition piece.... I don't see how that can make a difference for those of us who get in their nutritional 'stuff' right away too! I've gotten in my protein and vitamins since 1st day home from hospital... but I also plan on losing more of my already thin head of hair! But... I know it won't be forever!

i'm still losing some also,,,,8 mos post op.
I don't get it....i'm more nutritionally healthy
now than i EVER have been my whole life!

When I broke my neck I lost tons of hair. Shock to the system, it thinks we're dead :(

Love all the sharing!!! I have never in my life had a brush full of hair except when I brush my long haired maine coon cats!!! Today I had a brush full of my own. I am thankful that I have thick hair, and can 'afford' to lose some. I also get it cut every 5 weeks and keep it short. This is esp important since I also will be needing to get shoulder replacements next spring.

I also, am more nutritionally sound now than I have ever been. I don't know how to tell my body that no "I AM NOT DEAD" just getting healthier.

Just tried on some pants today that I haven't worn in about 20yrs and they were loose and baggy. Great NSV, but tempered with I have limited funds for new ones. I really don't mind that the tops are baggy, cuz they don't fall down!!! LOL

I get an average of around 100 grams of protein everyday, and all my fluids are no problem. All supplements are on board everyday as well. You would think that our bodies would be doing the happy dance, since we are now taking care of them for real, and forever, instead of the yo yo. I personally stopped even trying for that last 7 years because I knew I would fail and end up putting it and more back on.
What is happening now is so unbelievable!!! I almost feel like I am dreaming. Almost feels like it's to good to be true...and why didn't I do this sooner!
Can't wait to get my new knees, so I can get active again. 8 more days till surgery for the first one. Trying to pull together a few things to wear while I am in rehab and there is not much to choose from. That's a GREAT thing!!!

Thanks to everyone for sharing...
Pegmarie

I'm having the same thing happen... It's not only the difference in nutrients/nutrition but also the way out bodies are processing nutrients now is much different. My surgeon says its only temporary! :) I've also heard biotin is great and plan to get some soon :)