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Hello everyone!

I am 3 weeks post op ane have lost 35 lbs but im having a biiig problem and have no idea what to do. I am losing my hair at a really really rapid rate. Everytime I touch it, wash it, brush it, or comb it chunks of hair fall out. I read before I had surgery that this would happen and to make sure you keep your Protein up. I have anywhere between 75-85 grams a day and im taking ALL of my Vitamins. What can I do to slow this down? I turned 25 in June and already have a bald spot :( please help!

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You need more Protein in your Diet. Go to the store and get BIOTIN...it really works!!!! 1 pill a day. please start adding at least 42 grams of protein and Please get the biotin....take it everyday.

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It's totally normal. Your body is reacting to fast weight loss. Biotin really does work.

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I would go see a dermatologist. That's what I did. He told me your body goes into a kind of shock with rapid weight loss and loosing hair is a symptom. However, you are still very early in the game. I didn't start loosing hair until about 6 months post op. It took about another 6 months for it to stop. Good luck!

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Thank you all for the advice! I went to the store and got Biotin shortly after reading the posts. I have been taking in 75-85g of Protein so I know thats not the problem but I have my first fill tomorrow so I'm gonna talk to my doctor then :) THANK YOU ALL!!

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My hair is also falling out like crazy. Your body also goes through shock from anesthesia which causes Hair loss. It should start coming back in soon!

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I had the same problem. I also lost really fast. It stopped for a while, and my hair grew back, and it's unfortunately been happening a little bit again, but not too noticeably. I think it's just how it goes when you lose quickly. I've not taken any supplements for it, but I have heard that you can take Biotin, yes.

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I've notice a BIG difference taking biotin!!! I also had Hair loss due to a hypothyroid. My hair hasn't looked this good in years!!!

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