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Hello all! If Anyone on this forum was insanely worried about Hair loss it was me. My long blonde hair has always been my thing (especially being the "big girl" all my life) so when I started losing A TON of hair at 4 months out I was so upset. I was crying in the shower daily...... But Nobody could tell the difference, I never developed bald spots, my hair still looked good. I'm at 7 months and happy to report the hair loss has stopped and I have a half inch of regrowth already. I survived! And I'm 7 pounds from goal- woo! So all you ladies worried about the hair loss-- you will more than likey survive as well!

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Was there anything special you did? Vitamins? Protein? Shampoo? Any secrets we should know about? I am glad to hear it only lasted a few months. That eases my mind.

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I noticed Hair loss at about 3 months. I started taking Boitin and it really helped stop my hair loss. The other my hairdresser suggested is to use volumizing Shampoo and conditioner. I have been really pleased with the results of the combination of the two.

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I started to notice Hair loss at about 3 or 4 months out. I started taking Boitin and also my hairdresser suggested I use volumizing Shampoo and conditioner. I have been really pleased with the results of the combination of the two things.

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Hi, I was just reading your post. I am currently 1 year and 4 months out as of today. It was recommend that I take Biotin 5000 mg by Natures Bounty. Including my regular vit and Calcium pills. It is a tiny pill so there should be not problems swallowing it.

Once I started taking it, it slowed the breakage down to the point where my has grew in quickly. So, I started giving it to my daughter to take for her hear breakage and it seem to work.

Hope that helps.

Edith

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THANK GOD I FOUND THIS!! My Hair loss started over the weekend. When i brushed my hair on Friday i said man i need to clean out my brush. So i did. Then after i brushed on Saturday it was full again. It dawned on me what happened and i just sat down on the toilet and cried! i shed all day Saturday and i dont even want to get into the hair i left in the shower sat and sun and just running my fingers through my hair the hair that was falling out. OMG! My hair has always been my pride, besides the boobies lol. As long as i dont get any bald spots i have a few fake ponytails and hair pieces i can just wear my hair pulled back but we are going to Florida in May and i really wanna look hot. Starting the Biotin tomorrow.maybe some rogaine? Anyone ever used it? My hair is fine so that makes me extra nervous!

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Do not stop washing your hair on a regular basis though. I was watching youtube videos by Dr. Alvarez and he says that washing your hair and scrubbing your scalp will stimulate new growth. I have not had the surgery yet but I started taking the Biotin already because my hair is fine anyway and wanted to maybe get a head start on the hair Vitamins. I also am making sure I am getting enough Iron and zinc because that is vital for Hair growth. I also bought the generic form of women's rogaine that I am going to start using as soon as I have the surgery. If my hair falls out after all this I give up and may just shave my head lol. Good luck and it will get better.

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THANK GOD I FOUND THIS!! My Hair loss started over the weekend. When i brushed my hair on Friday i said man i need to clean out my brush. So i did. Then after i brushed on Saturday it was full again. It dawned on me what happened and i just sat down on the toilet and cried! i shed all day Saturday and i dont even want to get into the hair i left in the shower sat and sun and just running my fingers through my hair the hair that was falling out. OMG! My hair has always been my pride, besides the boobies lol. As long as i dont get any bald spots i have a few fake ponytails and hair pieces i can just wear my hair pulled back but we are going to Florida in May and i really wanna look hot. Starting the Biotin tomorrow.maybe some rogaine? Anyone ever used it? My hair is fine so that makes me extra nervous!

I tried the biotin and t didnt haelp me much...... You will make it through I promise!

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You're hair looks great OP!

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