Really stressing about the hair loss aspect of this...

i1Linda · January 3, 2010

Okay - I'm only 5 months post-op (tomorrow) and have thick hair to start. I am seeing some Hair loss but not horrible. Much less hair loss than post-pregnancy. Now that was a lot of hair coming out.

Itstime · January 3, 2010

1Linda,

Just saw your pics, you look so good! What a wonderful difference your sleeve has made! Good working it!!

i1Linda · January 3, 2010

1Linda,
Just saw your pics, you look so good! What a wonderful difference your sleeve has made! Good working it!!

Thank you!! Shopping is starting to get really fun. I'm in so much trouble - I can feel my wallet already starting to burn :thumbup:

excited2lose · January 4, 2010

Has anyone taken Biotin before? My doctor has recommended it, so I am taking it-I have no idea if it will help.

If it is better than post pregnancy hair loss, I am good to go. I have already been through that twice!

Tiffykins · January 4, 2010

Biotin will help the hair regrow, but it will do absolutely nothing to prevent the Hair loss.< /span>

I noticed hairloss around 3.5 months post-op, and it has now stopped. I do have some new growth that is between 2-3 inches long (yes, I measured it). I did not and still do not take Biotin on a regular basis. I take it randomly when I remember. I did use Folicure extra care Shampoo that I picked up at Sally's beauty supply.

I literally lost half of my hair. But, I have no noticeable thinned out spots, or bald spots. I had super thick, coarse hair pre-op, now my hair has thinned out substantially and I just recently switched over to a Paul Mitchell volume inducing shampoo/conditioner so I could make my hair "big" again.

Chancie · January 4, 2010

I too had a head full of hair... but at 5-6 months... it was rellly falling out.

I put in a hair trap in the bathtub..and after every shower had to dump it.... LOTS of hair in it... and when I put moose in my hair...... hands were full... floor covered after I blowdried..... AWFUL!!

I also lost it in "patches".... one right in front!! and one in the back by crown...

Now.. at 10 months... it has stopped! The hair trap doesn't have anything in it after my showers!! WOOO HOOO!!

But I am still using hair, skin and nails Vitamins and the minioxidil... can't hurt... and I actually think it helped ALOT.

JeepChick · January 4, 2010

I swear if all my hair would fall out I would jump up and down with delight. I have THICK THICK THICK hair (that currently falls out for the fun of it) Since I am pre-op I am so looking forwards to some of this head weight comming off of me.

I know odd, and watch in 5 months I will be back here crying my eyes out cause my hair is falling out LOL... I bet you all!

I hear you. I usually get my hair thinned out at the salon when I get my ends cut and I told her not to bother this time around since my surgery was (is) coming up.

January 4, 2010

So the Hair loss, is it comprable to what some women lose after pregnancy or a c-section? Are you talking big bald spots or just thinning? Im not too worried about it because it does grow back, but just curious.

i1Linda · January 4, 2010

So the hair loss, is it comprable to what some women lose after pregnancy or a c-section? Are you talking big bald spots or just thinning? Im not too worried about it because it does grow back, but just curious.

Mine has just been thinning all over. I can only really tell when I pull it back in a ponytail - seems like I have to wrap the band around an extra time to get it to stay.

Inside2Out · January 5, 2010

I know it's been awhile since this was posted, but thank you all for your comments. I am truly afraid of how much hair I will lose and how it will be lost (patches, bald-spots, etc...). However, hearing that you have all been able to cope with the Hair loss and still do not regret the decision to have the surgery is great. I have already started researching wigs and extensions.