If you have lost a lot of weight, did you also lose hair?

I’ve lost 40 pounds and I have not noticed any hair loss (more than usual). That would be distressing.

i did, but that was because i did it thru bariatric surgery. that can often be a big enough schock to yoru system, like having a baby, that it triggers telogen effluvium- basically hair loss about 3-4 mos after the surgery/event. if your diet was drastic and sudden, i could see this happening to you as well. however, when i lost and gained weight every time before, i did NOT have hair loss.

i have thyroid issues as well, and hair shedding is one of my first signs my levels are off. that is where i would be looking.

my hair did grow back. i lost from months 4-10 post op, and now i have a lovely 4-5" fringe everwhere as it's growing back. i started with quite thin hair too. it's depressing, i know! maybe look into a topper or hair piece? there are also thickening powders that disguise your scalp and make your hair look thicker. do nto fall prey to any Monat or MLM products, they are the worst. whatever happens, losing weight for your health should be priority, and you'll be able to hide the hairloss easier than the extra 50, 60, 80 lbs.

Does it make a difference how much protein you eat while losing weight? I am on Trim Healthy Mama facebook groups and hair loss is not something that comes up often, but the plan encourages a good amount of protein.

YES - I lost 90 lbs a couple of years ago (and have kept it off, thank you) and my hair started falling out so bad, I was almost in tears. My doctor kept saying it was temporary but I didn't think so but luckily after about 7 or 8 months, it finally started growing back. It is still thinner than it used to be but it grows really fast now and stopped falling out so much.

Yes, and it just had to run its course. My hair got thin but within six months it rebounded and is looking thick on top again. It will take a while for the lengths to get back to where they were but I got a nice haircut and feel good about it again.

This is extremely common and is the body responding to the stress of weight loss.

1st, congrats on the weightloss!!

I have lost almost 60lbs in the last 6 months with the guidance of my Dr. No hair loss at all. I have been eating low fat, lots of fruits veggies, and lean meats and fish. I don't drink a multivitamin cause I eat tons of fruits and veggies. The only supplement I take is iron for my anemia.

I also don't have any underlying health conditions, so I don't know of that has anything to do with it?

Yes, I’ve shared before that the same thing happened to me. I did WW and lost 70lbs. Lost so much hair I started wearing helper hair (toppers).

Yes. I've lost 50 lbs twice and have lost a lot of hair both times. It's depressing.

Where did you find the topper? Any place to recommend or to stay away from? I'm losing hair due to stress, and worrying about my hair isn't helping!

I lost 80, but in two sections separated by a couple years. It’s hard to tell if any hair loss was from weight drop, because of menopause, which had already caused severe hair loss.
My hair has always been thin, then menopause decimated what was left. So considering, I’ve been very happy with the way my hair’s been looking lately. I think my hair likes my new way of eating. In certainly getting a lot more healthy, nutrient dense food.

No. I lost 60 pounds 5 years ago using a whole foods, plant based diet which focuses on low fat, high carbs from whole foods, eliminating meat, diary and oils with as little processed foods as possible. The weight came off slowly and steadily and I haven't lost any of my hair. My hair turned from stick straight to wavy, almost curly when I hit menopause. I've always had thin strands (each strand of hair itself) but a lot of hair on my head. It still makes a thick braid in the back even at 59 years of age. I think my healthy diet helps with that. 

I also have been hypothyroid for years (I inherited it from my father) and have been on medication for it. I take Armour Thyroid which is a naturally based thyroid medication vs. a synthetic thyroid medication. I see a talented doctor who knows to test not just TSH but all of the thyroid tests on me each year to get my balance just right. 

I'm so sorry for all of the Peas on this thread who suffer from hair loss problems. It has to be so devastating. 

OP you say you lost your curls-that it is a flat mess. Did you happen to go through menopause when that happened? Hormonal changes can make hair change from straight to curly and vise versa. My sister's hair was stick straight until she hit puberty and then hers changed to very curly. 

Also you might want to consider seeing a doctor for your hair loss. Or you might want to check out The Curly Girl Method which involves using hair products (shampoo, conditioners and styling products) without sulfates, silicones or parabans. It's a method that increases the health of your hair especially if it's curly because it helps retain the moisture in your hair. I belong to a great facebook group called Curly Girls!- Support Group for Curly/Wavy/Natural Heathy Hair
I've been doing the CG Method on my hair for over 10 years and I can tell (as can my hair dresser) that it's really helped my hair stay healthy even though I color it at home with a box color. 

I wish you the very best in solving your hair loss. 

I have lost right at 200 pounds since May 2018, including 61 pounds of skin and tissue being surgically removed. My hair is thinning. I am taking Vitamin E and C and Biotin supplements along with a prenatal vitamin. The E/C/Biotin is also to help heal a surgical wound that reopened a few months a go.

A few ladies in a WLS group on FB who have lost hair swear by a certain shampoo. Can't recall the time right now though. Think it has keratin in it.