Comments on: Hair Loss http://www.jpouch.net/2008/10/28/hair-loss/ Stories: Ostomy, Ileostomy, Jpouch, Colitis, Crohn's, Surgery and Support Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:29:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jeane http://www.jpouch.net/2008/10/28/hair-loss/#comment-891 Jeane Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:39:38 +0000 http://ucstory.wordpress.com/?p=601#comment-891 You still look beautiful even without hair. I am going for surgery consults. Any info anyone would be willing to share would be very much appreciated. Thanks Jeane You still look beautiful even without hair.
I am going for surgery consults. Any info anyone would be willing to share would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Jeane

]]> By: Marianne http://www.jpouch.net/2008/10/28/hair-loss/#comment-424 Marianne Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:03:09 +0000 http://ucstory.wordpress.com/?p=601#comment-424 Hi Jenelle, Nice to hear that you are recovering...hair loss can be a little depressing in the beginning but thankfully it's only temporary. Actually, I recently spoke to my surgeon on hair loss and he said the second surgery should not result in more hair loss if you go in and come out rather healthy. That is, maulnutrition is the main reason for hair loss from the first surgery and we head into the second surgery stronger and it also tends to be less stressful given we have time to plan for it and know what to expect. He also mentioned not to wear the wig too much because it may impede hair growth since the hair follicles need to breathe. My hair has now stopped falling as my nutrition intake improves. I live in Montreal, Quebec. My sister is in Ontario. We are lucky in Canada because we do not have to worry that all these medical procedures and medications (Remicade!) will bankrupt our families. I see the illness as behind me now. The illness I saw as a signal that something within my core being was really wrong. The way I see it, I traded some pain, scars and a near-death experience for a more fulfilling life and a happier self. I'll be reading your story and I wish you all the best!! Marianne Hi Jenelle,
Nice to hear that you are recovering…hair loss can be a little depressing in the beginning but thankfully it’s only temporary. Actually, I recently spoke to my surgeon on hair loss and he said the second surgery should not result in more hair loss if you go in and come out rather healthy. That is, maulnutrition is the main reason for hair loss from the first surgery and we head into the second surgery stronger and it also tends to be less stressful given we have time to plan for it and know what to expect. He also mentioned not to wear the wig too much because it may impede hair growth since the hair follicles need to breathe. My hair has now stopped falling as my nutrition intake improves.

I live in Montreal, Quebec. My sister is in Ontario. We are lucky in Canada because we do not have to worry that all these medical procedures and medications (Remicade!) will bankrupt our families.

I see the illness as behind me now. The illness I saw as a signal that something within my core being was really wrong. The way I see it, I traded some pain, scars and a near-death experience for a more fulfilling life and a happier self.

I’ll be reading your story and I wish you all the best!!

Marianne

]]> By: Jenelle http://www.jpouch.net/2008/10/28/hair-loss/#comment-425 Jenelle Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:59:24 +0000 http://ucstory.wordpress.com/?p=601#comment-425 Hi Marianne, My hair growing back now but it is very short. I am really hoping to not lose it again next time (and also hoping it will be one, not two, more surgeries, but that's unpredictable). I have a wig now, just in case. I rarely wear it. I was also told it was malnutrition/trauma. I'm in Ontario now, though I'm from the east coast. Good luck with your surgeries to come! Hi Marianne,

My hair growing back now but it is very short. I am really hoping to not lose it again next time (and also hoping it will be one, not two, more surgeries, but that’s unpredictable). I have a wig now, just in case. I rarely wear it. I was also told it was malnutrition/trauma. I’m in Ontario now, though I’m from the east coast. Good luck with your surgeries to come!

]]> By: Marianne http://www.jpouch.net/2008/10/28/hair-loss/#comment-423 Marianne Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:22:09 +0000 http://ucstory.wordpress.com/?p=601#comment-423 Hi Jenelle, I've been through surgery 1 of 3 2 months ago and lost a ton of hair as well and decided to cut my hair short and get a wig. Apparently it's the shock of the surgery and malnutrition. It is temporary though but it can take up to one year before hair grows back. Considering we will be going through a second surgery, we may lose even more. I'll be following your story. Where in Canada are you? All the best, Marianne Hi Jenelle,
I’ve been through surgery 1 of 3 2 months ago and lost a ton of hair as well and decided to cut my hair short and get a wig. Apparently it’s the shock of the surgery and malnutrition. It is temporary though but it can take up to one year before hair grows back. Considering we will be going through a second surgery, we may lose even more. I’ll be following your story. Where in Canada are you?
All the best,
Marianne

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