Hair loss ??!

[RoseA]

Browsing these forums I've seen a couple of references to hair loss after bypass surgery... is this common ? I've never had a particularly thick head of hair but it is in excellent condition and I'm proud of the way it looks... I'd hate to lose it !!

Rose

 

[candie]

I'm almost 4 months post op and losing a lot at the mo, but not worried as I have tons to start with Everyone's different though

 

[RoseA]

Jeez... please tell me it'll grow back ! Are there any recommended treatments or anything to minimise the loss ?

Rose

 

[Big an Bouncy]

Only a small percentage of peeps lose hair,there was a thread last week about it.Think Phatgirl gave all the info.

 

[ladybird_gal]

I lost some hair, noticable particularly in the shower, and after I've washed it. Didn't last long though, and it seems to have started growing again now. x

 

[LizzieBee]

I am losing quite a lot and can feel the difference. I have upped my protein and am hoping it will slow down. Some people take Silica 2500, but I think if it is going to go then it will. The great news is that I am over 5 stone down, no one but me can tell that my hair is thinner and the hair will grow back!

Lx

 

[Bonita]

Mine is a lot lot thinner and now I have a rather shiny scalp on the top and am having to scrape it back to hide it.

I'm told it will grow back eventually and as much as I know its a pain, it really is a small price to pay when you consider how all this is going to change your life for the better.

 

[Caroline101061]

Im 51/2 months post op and started taking Silica 2500mg a month prior to surgery and 8 weeks post surgery - my hair is in good condition according to my hairdresser and I have lost no more than usual. According to Nic (PhatGirl), only 10% of post op people actually lose their hair anyway but I swear by the Silica.

 

[candie]

Just remembered that lanzoprazole also causes hair loss sometimes, so maybe that's why mine is falling out

 

[RoseA]

Thanks everyone... I guess there'll be no harm if I start to take Silica pre-op. My hair is quite thin and I'd definitely notice a loss :-(

Rose

 

[Cuppacocoa]

I'm tempted to start taking this Silica 2500 I assume it is herbal? Where can I buy it from please?

Thanks,
Cuppa xx

 

[Caroline101061]

any decent health food shop or online.