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Redy2go said:
My gosh when does this hair loss begin? I was told biotin doesn't help. I also told it will grow back. Doesn't all the protein help and calcium help? Yikes not liking this!!
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Hi Redy. :) I started loosing considerable amounts in the shower at about month 3 but it started tapering off at about 6 months. I'm now 8 months post-op and think I'm out of the woods with it. I wish I had a recommendation but I just had to deal with it for a few months. Worth the price. :)
 
I started losing hair during month 3, it's now month 4.5 almost and I think it's slowing. I started biotin about 2 weeks ago, 5000 mg daily, and also started a shampoo called monat, renew shampoo. It's 32$ so expensive, but a a little goes a long way and I plan to switch back to normal shampoo when I feel I'm out of the woods. Hopefully month 8 or so like Brenda.
 
AnnieLuv said:
I started losing hair during month 3, it's now month 4.5 almost and I think it's slowing. I started biotin about 2 weeks ago, 5000 mg daily, and also started a shampoo called monat, renew shampoo. It's 32$ so expensive, but a a little goes a long way and I plan to switch back to normal shampoo when I feel I'm out of the woods. Hopefully month 8 or so like Brenda.
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Thanks, I will look out for Monat!
 
AnnieLuv said:
I started losing hair during month 3, it's now month 4.5 almost and I think it's slowing. I started biotin about 2 weeks ago, 5000 mg daily, and also started a shampoo called monat, renew shampoo. It's 32$ so expensive, but a a little goes a long way and I plan to switch back to normal shampoo when I feel I'm out of the woods. Hopefully month 8 or so like Brenda.
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Hello,
What I'd biotin. I am really afaird of losing my hair. I already have very thin hair. Thank you
 
Hi all..my surgeon office replied back so this was recommend:
2.5 mg of biotin a day.
1/2 tsp flaxseed oil & 1 tsp safflower oil daily
Fish twice a week or fish oil supplements.
80 mg protein daily.
So I'm going to try this now
My PCP also said our thyroid also gets messed up b/c of low calorie intake in the beginning. That the "old hair " gets pushed out for new hair. So with all of this info I have yet to see. But I am going to try Annie's shampoo as well! Beautiful hair to all us gals and gents!
 
My hair stylist gave me a free sample of Invati products and I bought a volumizing tonic, I also bought some biotin. I’ll let you know how it goes!
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dianeseattle said:
Cher, Julie, everyone else with hair loss, there isn't anything you can do about it. I do not know the reason why hair loss occurs after this particular surgery but I do know that the hair doesn't just fall out. The follicle dies. And you can never grow it back. It's no different than with men who lose the all their hair. But it's unlikely that you will lose enough to really make a difference.. I have just learned to go ahead and get my haircut in a way that my bald spots and thin hair don't look so obvious. And of course, wigs are completely legitimate and these days, they are fabulous. I've never worn the one I got for $9 at a thrift store, a real bargain since it's all natural human hair, but I did take a picture with it on. I am no longer self-conscious about my thin hair or am I bald spots. I look fine. And I did buy a wig cap the other day and am thinking that soon I may actually get serious about the wig that I bought. You can check out my pictures to see what I mean.View attachment 2094
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That’s wild! I have seen some people on YouTube who seem to have recovered from hair loss though, so fingers crossed. It’s worth a try in my opinion :)
 
Don't loose hope ladies (and gents)! I just found an article from the Obesity Action Coalition, it states:

"Hair loss rarely lasts for more than six months in the absence of a dietary cause. Because hair follicles are not damaged in telogen effluvium, hair should then regrow. For this reason, most doctors can assure their weight-loss surgery patients that with time and patience, and keeping up good nutritional intake, their hair will grow back".

Article is here: Weight-loss Surgery, Nutrition and Hair Loss - Obesity Action Coalition
 
dianeseattle said:
Cher, Julie, everyone else with hair loss, there isn't anything you can do about it. I do not know the reason why hair loss occurs after this particular surgery but I do know that the hair doesn't just fall out. The follicle dies. And you can never grow it back. It's no different than with men who lose the all their hair. But it's unlikely that you will lose enough to really make a difference.. I have just learned to go ahead and get my haircut in a way that my bald spots and thin hair don't look so obvious. And of course, wigs are completely legitimate and these days, they are fabulous. I've never worn the one I got for $9 at a thrift store, a real bargain since it's all natural human hair, but I did take a picture with it on. I am no longer self-conscious about my thin hair or am I bald spots. I look fine. And I did buy a wig cap the other day and am thinking that soon I may actually get serious about the wig that I bought. You can check out my pictures to see what I mean.View attachment 2094
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You go girl. That’s what I’m talking about.
 
Pink Julie said:
I used to love coming to this website, but all this spam is totally ruining it for me, it’s overrun with spam, it’s very annoying!
How is everyone doing?
I’m 6 months out now, and I am feeling much stronger and getting back to normal. I’ve managed to stabilize my weight, but I can eat more now, thank goodness. I go line dancing 3 nights a week, and I treat myself to an adult beverage once a week too ;)
I have lost, and am still losing quite a bit of hair, I hope that stops soon.
Just a little update!
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Congratulations keep up the good work!!!
 
Brenda2010 said:
Don't loose hope ladies (and gents)! I just found an article from the Obesity Action Coalition, it states:

"Hair loss rarely lasts for more than six months in the absence of a dietary cause. Because hair follicles are not damaged in telogen effluvium, hair should then regrow. For this reason, most doctors can assure their weight-loss surgery patients that with time and patience, and keeping up good nutritional intake, their hair will grow back".

Article is here: Weight-loss Surgery, Nutrition and Hair Loss - Obesity Action Coalition
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Thanks Brenda, very interesting article! As I said, I follow a few people who have had bariatric surgery on YouTube, and they have recovered from their hair loss. I think that we are all different, with different medical backgrounds, and we all have symptoms to varying degrees. I choose to remain optimistic :) I had a couple of inches cut off at the weekend, and I used the products this morning, and do you know what? It made me feel better!
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