Bariatric Surgery and Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

‣ Consume plenty of protein .  All cells, including the cells that make up your hair, are made of protein.   Reduced satiety and hair thinning may result from not consuming the necessary 60g of protein daily.   Make sure that every meal includes meals that are high in lean protein.   Beans, protein bars, chia seeds, flax, cottage cheese and low-fat string cheese, baked or grilled salmon, skinless poultry, lean red meat, and Greek yoghurt are other examples.
‣ Consume vitamins .  Consider your daily vitamins as prescription drugs because of the numerous nutrient deficits that might cause hair loss.  They offer the B vitamins required to maintain healthy, luxuriant hair and are the key to preventing nutrient deficits.  Start taking your chewable bariatric multiple vitamin daily two weeks before surgery to help prevent hair loss and fatigue associated with low nutritional status.
‣ Iron counts . If your hair loss persists for seven months following surgery, get your iron levels examined. The micronutrient iron is most frequently associated with hair loss.    Hair loss is frequently linked to low ferritin levels, which are a sign of iron storage. If your hair loss has not halted after following tips 1-3, think about increasing the amount of zinc in your diet. Zinc is essential for normal hair growth and development.   
Consult your physician or nutritionist before using a zinc supplement because excessive zinc intake might have serious side effects.   In the American diet, oysters, red meat, and chicken are the primary sources of zinc.   Vitamin B-6, vitamin A, folate, and essential fatty acids are other nutrients associated with good hair.   Hair loss can also result from systemic conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid problems, as well as genetics.

The general stress your body experiences from surgery, quick weight reduction, and inadequate protein intake can all contribute to the somewhat normal occurrence of hair loss three to five months after weight-loss surgery.  Lack of essential elements in diet, including zinc, biotin, potassium, vitamin B6, or phosphorus, may be another less frequent cause of hair loss following surgery.
A lack of essential nutrients may harm the hair follicles. If your diet is low in protein, your hair will fall out as it grows through your scalp.
After surgery, hair loss can be avoided by eating a diet rich in protein, appropriate vitamins and minerals needed for hair growth.

The following are some longer-term dangers and problems of gastric bypass surgery:

• Obstructive bowel
• Dumping syndrome, resulting in nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea
• Gallstones,
• Hernias,
• Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar
• The state of malnutrition
• Perforations in the stomach
• Sores

Following weight loss surgery requires patients to adhere to certain lifestyle rules.  Patients can improve their postoperative results and preserve their health by adhering to these guidelines, which get easier to follow over time:

• Do not consume beverages for 30 minutes before or for 1 hour following meals.  In addition to making the patient hungrier and causing dumping syndrome, this will force food through their pouch and reduce the absorption of important nutrients.
• Eat mindfully and chew thoroughly.
• Don't miss out on meals.  Consume three meals and two quick, healthful snacks each day.  Healthy snacks should last no more than ten to fifteen minutes and include items like yoghurt, fruits, vegetables, and high-protein foods.
• Steer clear of sugar!  Foods heavy in fat and sugar will induce dumping syndrome.  -Artificial sweeteners like Splenda, Equal, Sweet n' Low, and Stevia may be used by a patient.
• While they are recovering, stay away from red meat.  Because they are simpler to chew and digest, opt for chicken and poultry.  In order to avoid the meat becoming caught in their pouch, patients should make sure it is not overly dry.
• Don't eat bread, rice, pasta, bagels, or dumplings.  These objects may become lodged in a patient's pouch, resulting in nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
• Steer clear of junk food that is high in empty calories.  They can and will lead to weight gain and will interfere with a patient's new diet.
• After surgery, patients are not allowed to lift anything heavy for a few weeks.
• After surgery, sexual activity is limited for the first two to four weeks.  
• Patients should avoid swimming pools for two weeks and baths (showers are acceptable starting the day following surgery).  
• Patients taking prescriptions for painkillers should not drive or operate heavy equipment.  
• During the first six weeks following surgery, patients should refrain from swimming, yoga, Pilates, tennis, golf, and any other strenuous activity that involves the core muscles.  
• After surgery, a patient should also avoid flying for four weeks unless their doctor advises them to do so.