Can Someone Tell Me When?

[Futureskinnyperson 29]

Hi....so I am really scared that my hair will NOT stop falling out any time soon. It has been happening since 2 months post op. I am now 4.5 months. That equals lots of hair down the drain.

The only thing I want to know is at what point does it stop????

I appreciate those of you that want to give advice....but I am eating enough Protein, taking Vitamins and Biotin, using nioxin...doing EVERYTHING that I have ever heard of to help it to stop. It is not stopping....in fact it may be getting worse.

I just would like to know how much longer this will go on.....so if you can just tell me when your Hair loss STOPPED....like 6 months post op? 8 months post op? Big breath......A year?

I have long hair and it is noticeably thinner!!!!!!!!!! People are asking me "did you cut your hair?"......"what did you do different to your hair?".............."is your hair different?".....so I KNOW it is not just me that is noticing.

I used to have thick, beautiful....did I say thick.......... long hair.

It is coming out in giant handfuls.

WHEN DOES IT STOP????????????????

I know it will grow back...but at this point I will probably have to cut it soon as it just looks ridiculously thin now...... and long and thin hair is NOT a good look.

Please....if anybody has had this experience......just let me know when your hair loss stopped.

Thanks.

[LadyK 164]

I'm sorry to hear this, and I think it's only temporary. How much Protein do you get everyday?, because my NUT told me if I didn't get enough, it could cause Hair loss, as well as a Vitamin deficiency. I have 70-80 grams of protien a day plus my b-complex has Biotin in it, that is supposed to help with your hair. So far I haven't had any hair loss, I'm only 7weeks out. It will stop for you, feel better

[sandy-m 0]

My surgery was 8/2/12. I am down about 52 lbs at this point, and I swear about 2 lbs of that is my hair. It started coming out about 6 or 7 weeks ago. I realized somewhere along the road I wasn't getting enough Protein, altho I was faithful with my supplements. I added back Protein Shakes and Iron to my pill regime and today, today!! I noticed less Hair loss in my hands, and brush. I am hoping this is the beginning of the road back, but have no idea if it is or not.

[Futureskinnyperson 29]

Oh good! Thanks for responding! My Hair loss started at about 2 months and now at 4.5 months since surgery, I have lost a lot!!! I started taking extra Protein supplements in an attempt to make it stop! I am taking in around 100 grams per day, as well as Iron and zinc! I truly am trying everything and hope it stops soon! I heard on another website it usually ends around 6 months post op! Has anybody here experienced that time frame?

[CCCross 31]

Hi....so I am really scared that my hair will NOT stop falling out any time soon. It has been happening since 2 months post op. I am now 4.5 months. That equals lots of hair down the drain.

The only thing I want to know is at what point does it stop????

I appreciate those of you that want to give advice....but I am eating enough protein' date=' taking Vitamins and Biotin, using nioxin...doing EVERYTHING that I have ever heard of to help it to stop. It is not stopping....in fact it may be getting worse.

I just would like to know how much longer this will go on.....so if you can just tell me when your Hair loss STOPPED....like 6 months post op? 8 months post op? Big breath......A year?

I have long hair and it is noticeably thinner!!!!!!!!!! People are asking me "did you cut your hair?"......"what did you do different to your hair?".............."is your hair different?".....so I KNOW it is not just me that is noticing.

I used to have thick, beautiful....did I say thick.......... long hair.

It is coming out in giant handfuls.

WHEN DOES IT STOP????????????????

I know it will grow back...but at this point I will probably have to cut it soon as it just looks ridiculously thin now...... and long and thin hair is NOT a good look.

Please....if anybody has had this experience......just let me know when your hair loss stopped.

Thanks.[/quote']

My grandma had the RNY and her hair loss and damage was better around 9 months out but she couldn't tolerate Protein or any food til 3 months out...which would be about 6 months for someone with normal recovery. Good luck!!

[Supersweetums 1,164]

It will stop, trust me! Mine fell out for around 4-5 months! I cut my hair short because it was so bad and I was getting of pulling out clumps in the shower. With it short, I didn't notice it as bad. I am not 2 years post-op, and my hair is back and actually better than ever I think because of better diet and extra supplements that I take.

The only thing that I ever noticed that made a difference was a supplement called Biosil. It is NOT the same as Biotin. It is a silicon(?) supplement that is suppose to help your body produce collegen. The extra Protein, extra Vitamins, Biotin, etc never worked for me. That is the only thing I can suggest.

Good luck, and don't worry, you won't go bald!

[Nicolanz 1,484]

You may want to think about cutting it. With it being long, the weight pulls it down and all the styling factors don't help. I lost a lot of hair after having a baby and unfortunately cutting my hair short helped. I'll probably have to do that again because I just had another baby and the sleeve. My hair is doomed!

[tamtamz 11]

I'm having the same problem at 4.5 months out. hair coming out in clumps, it's everywhere! I cut my hair about a month ago hoping that shorter hair wouldn't fall out as much but it seems worse. I really hope it stops soon!

[Futureskinnyperson 29]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback. I am praying it will end soon. I will try the Biosil...and maybe even cut it too....but I bet it will just have to run its course.

[Heatherr 149]

Mine stopped falling out about 9 months post op. It is starting to look better now as the regrowth is about 4-5 inches long, still, I have long hair and the ends are thin.

[Futureskinnyperson 29]

Mine stopped falling out about 9 months post op. It is starting to look better now as the regrowth is about 4-5 inches long' date=' still, I have long hair and the ends are thin.[/quote']

Thanks! How far our are you from surgery now?