Some hair loss is to be expected after any weight loss surgery, but don’t fret. In most cases, it’s only temporary! Hair loss can occur for several reasons. One is because the emotional, physical and hormonal stressors of surgery can cause the life cycle of your hair follicle to shift from Anagen (growth phase) to Telogen (rest phase). Hair follicles in the “Telogen” phase shed more easily. Additionally, nutritional deficiencies like protein, zinc, biotin, iron, essential fatty acids, vitamin A and silica can also contribute to hair loss.
So, what can you do about it? Don’t panic. Understand that this is normal and temporary.
Take all of your recommended supplements, especially your protein!
Avoid hairstyles that pull your hair tightly, or treatments like perms or coloring your hair, which can make your hair more prone to breakage.
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Thanks so much for this post! I am going through this right now although I've always had baby fine hair and high loss rates. (Hypothyroidism) My Fast weight loss combined with my tendency to be high stress/hormonal with the resulting hair loss cycles that leaves me crying, has been an interesting and depressing journey *sigh*. It is so disheartening to shower and lose what looks and feels like, handfuls of hair or to try styling your hair and seeing things go down hill. To not feel like anyone, outside of my hubby and daughters, understand. I don't share my wearing wigs with anyone outside of them
So, Today is my first day in this forum (although not my first time at the website as I've been a customer for a bit) and reading the stories, tips, etc has really helped me stop feeling quite so low and to take it as it is. While I am still having a lot of trouble emotionally, going from part time wig wearing to being afraid to let anyone see me without a wig, I am feeling more together and reminding myself of how much fun wigs can be and to take some deep breaths.
How wonderful to have a safe place to read and post, where I don't feel so alone. :)
We're very happy to have you on here with us, Dana! It makes me super happy to hear that we've helped let you know that you're not alone in this. I'm so honored that you shared your story, too. It sort of pays it forward every time someone reads it! :)
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