Trinity321

MY surgery is scheduled for 11/10/10 with Dr. Macik.

Yeah you can get 100% of the daily value of Biotin in most vitamins. I use Melaleuca Vitality for Life vitamins which have a proven 85% absorption rate. I've been using them on and off for years but I am now preparing for the surgery and will be sticking to them from now on.

How is it doing now? Were you also taking the Nioxin vitamins or Biotin? From what I hear Biotin is easily absorbed into the body and you can't overdose on them. Perhaps dealing with it from the inside out would help.

Ok I found it. It was under USER CP at the top of the screen. I used the edit Avatar link...duh.... Sometimes it takes a little longer for me. :001_tt2:

Thanks so much:) So a pic has to be added for every message? Is there a way to have the photo there for every message. Standard? I guess what I meant was that your pic is near your name. How did you get it to do that?

How do I add the photo to my posts? I couldn't find a help link..sorry:(

I went to my support group meeting this week and 2 surgeons from the hospital were taking questions. I asked specifically about hair loss and they both said that it is not hormones or anesthesia. It is lack of Protein. Since hair grows slowly hair loss can be traced back to the diet pre-surgery. They said that all the research points to poor protein intake. They suggested getting your daily protein and eating healthy.:thumbup: I also spoke with my hairstylist and she agrees.:001_tt2: Although some hair loss can be traced to illnesses it all comes down to nutrition. If you are exposing your hair to extremes in temperature or coloring or perming then it can be weakened especially if you are not consuming your protein. By the way the surgeons were Dr. Macik and Dr. Daly at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. So here's what I'm going to do...I will take my supplements now including the Nioxin Vitamins, Biotin vitamins and make sure I practice good hair care rituals for the next 12 months. I figured if I eat the daily recommended amount of protein, take the vitamins and protein supplements, use Nioxin shampoo and conditioners I ought to be able to prevent the hair loss thing. I'll let you know how it goes. Right now my hair has never been healthier and I won't lose it without a fight.