I just had surgery and the very next day I started to loose my hair. What I can do to stop it and will the hair come back

Well, surgery is a trauma to the body. Hair loss often accompanies it. I, myself, have experienced it... in fact, I had surgery that altered my nutritional intake (Gastric Bypass), followed by a pregnancy and so I ended up losing 3/4 of my hair. Luckily I had a LOT of hair to start with.

However, it HAS started growing back.

As an RN, my advice to you would be to:

*Eat lots of protein, fruits and veggies
*Drink lots of fluids
*Do not use any damaging products or do any damaging procedures (such as coloring, bleaching, straightening with irons, etc)
* Use the MOST nourishing good quality shampoos and conditioners you can afford (Bed Head is a great brand bought at some salons and online)
*Don't wash your hair every day unless it is really dirty

Thank you so much for the advice. I really worry about it!

Hi julee. Welcome to AnswerPool.

Many people experience hair loss after surgery. Loss of hair is a side effect of many medications and could be caused by the anesthesia. This is very common. If you are taking a medication, you can discuss side effects with the pharmacist. The hair loss should improve when you stop taking the medicine. I suggest you discuss your concerns with your doctor when you do your follow up exam. Sher gave some excellent tips on how to prevent further damage to your hair. Good luck to you and be well.