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I haven't been sleeved yet hoping to be by end of August. You?

Zeta you don't even remember the pain afterwards and every time you look at your precious baby you'll go through it 10x over.

My sleeve date is Monday, July 9th. I have my pre op appt in the morning!!! Excited and nervous...I am ready for this to be over. I will keep you posted.

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For those with relaxers. Does anyone have a plan for hair loss? I started taking Biotin today but I need a plan. Does anyone have any tips? Weaves' date=' wigs, pieces. Tell me what you did or recommend?[/quote']

I have a relaxer. I waited 6 weeks after anesthesia for a retouch. I get a conditioner. Usually set every two weeks. My hair is longer and healthier than ever. I bought 3 wigs as a precaution. Praying there is no breakage concerned about swimming and chlorine

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I have a relaxer. I waited 6 weeks after anesthesia for a retouch. I get a conditioner. Usually set every two weeks. My hair is longer and healthier than ever. I bought 3 wigs as a precaution. Praying there is no breakage concerned about swimming and chlorine

I am four months out and I swim laps a couple times a week. I havnt had any Hair loss yet. I have locs so I'm not sure how much I will notice. The nurse told me to tell the surgeon I was worried about nausea and they put something in my IV. For the people on liquids I loved my sugar free Popsicle it gave me a chance to chew. I ate them so much that I can't stand the thought of them now.

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I pray that your surgery is a success. Trust God and everything will be ok. This is a lifetime journey . You can do it!!!

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

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I'm a newbie.Pending sleeve surgery October2013. Any dreadlocs, sisterlocs, traditional locs wearers that's having hair loss issues. Plz reply. I love my traditional locs.

Question. I'm hearing so much about Hair loss a few months after surgery. What about locs?

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I pray that your surgery is a success. Trust God and everything will be ok. This is a lifetime journey . You can do it!!!

Ain't no stoppin us now' date='were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta[/quote']

Thanks...

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I'm 3 months out not sure when hair starts to fall out. I have really thick hair and wear it in locks I wonder if I will notice it. I would recommend maybe doing a sew in. That way your hair can be free from chemicals for awhile. Best of both worlds

I was about 3 months out before my hair started thinning . I have long thick Locs so only I could tell no one else noticed. But I could feel the difference. Hair loss is not avoidable but it's short term and ur hair will grow back! Thank God the fat won't! Really no chemicals !!! Keep it as natural as possible

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I'll be 4 months out on the 22nd of September. I haven't had any Hair loss yet. I just got a relaxer on 8/31 after about 3 months without one. According to my beautician, I have a healthy head of hair so far. I just pray that I keep it.

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I'll be 4 months out on the 22nd of September. I haven't had any hair loss yet. I just got a relaxer on 8/31 after about 3 months without one. According to my beautician' date=' I have a healthy head of hair so far. I just pray that I keep it.[/quote']

Amen sista

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Thanks, then braids are out definitely. A sew in weave usually entails braiding the hair under. Do you think this will cause tension? This sound like my option or a hair cut. What did you do?

I use to wear sew-ins. Make sure the stylist does not use synthetic hair to braid the tracks.

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I'm about to get micro today and my surgery for sleeve is Thursday. What can I put on my hair to prevent hair lost. I'm a mary kay rep so my appearance is a must and that's why I'm getting the micros.

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I'm about to get micro today and my surgery for sleeve is Thursday. What can I put on my hair to prevent hair lost. I'm a mary kay rep so my appearance is a must and that's why I'm getting the micros.

It's important to get adequate Protein everyday. Once you are post-op get your Protein shakes. If you can't stomach the shakes , I can't, then try juice smoothies with Protein powder added.

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I'm about to get micro today and my surgery for sleeve is Thursday. What can I put on my hair to prevent hair lost. I'm a mary kay rep so my appearance is a must and that's why I'm getting the micros.

Protein is the only way to curb hair loss...good luck with your surgery.

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