How Do You Stop Hairloss/encourage Regrowth?

[NurseMom 15]

I am still pre-op, but you post-op folks have been a HUGE help to me...i have PCOS so my hair has suffered, but I really love my hair and really don't want to lose it. I know it's a small price to pay, but I guess I want to know this:

1. is hairloss inevitable?

2. does increasing Protein and Vitamins help at all?

3. Does it REALLY grow back?

i appreciate your honesty. thanks!

[doxieville 799]

I was sleeved 8/21. Have always taken my Vitamins & Biotin, drank my Water, Protein shakes, & eaten lots of Protein. My hair started falling out at about 8 weeks and is now falling out in handfuls. Its actually a real pain in the a**. hair is everywhere. I got it cut in layers and blowdry to add 'fluff'. It's thin but not ugly. I plan to wear scarves or cute hats this winter if my scalp starts to show. And yes, it grows back.

Honestly, if this is the price I have to pay to be healthy, I don't mind. I've had family and friends lose hair from Chemo. Compared to that, this is a walk in the park. Try to embrace your Hair loss as shedding your layers. :-)

[got2lovedisney 1]

My hair also fell out. Increased my Protein intake, started taking Biotin supplements (5000mg), switched to a Sulfate free Shampoo. Once I noticed the Hair loss tapering and I had to get my roots dyed, I asked my stylist to use an ammonia free dye. And Yes, it does grow back.

[CoCo41 54]

My hair also fell out. Increased my Protein intake, started taking Biotin supplements (5000mg), switched to a Sulfate free Shampoo. Once I noticed the Hair loss tapering and I had to get my roots dyed, I asked my stylist to use an ammonia free dye. And Yes, it does grow back.

Thank goodness, I was loosing hair prior to my surgery due to my blood pressure medicine. So I went and got my hair cut really low and I wear wigs during the day and let my hair breath at night. Waiting for it to grow back now. I'm officially at 3 weeks today

[Pink Butterfly 11]

Hi Nursemom I have PCOS too. I am 11 days post op. My hair was a big concern although the Water, Protein and vitmins help I think it cannot be avoided. I have never heard of anyone going bald just from month 3 to moth 6 you lose a lot of hair. Starts to grow back somewhere around month 7 or 8 have not reached that stage yet. I heard at that time it is good to wash your hair every day.

With PCOS I have tried everything! Including going to a specilist for 2 years and Metformin, betya shots etc...Am keeping my fingers crossed this works have heard they have great sucess with PCOS patients.

Good Luck

JUlie

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I was sleeved 7-2 and am still losing hair when I pull on it. I takes a fair amount of natural supplements, but none of tem are specifically for Hair loss. My Protein counts are very high on a daily basis. To me, it is not too big a deal to lose some hair. I have cut it shorter this last week. I asked the hair dresser if she thought it was a good thickness. She said it was average which is a change from always having super thick hair. My wife says she notices it is thinner. Still not a huge concern because it will grow back soon enough.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I was sleeved 8/21. Have always taken my Vitamins & biotin' date=' drank my Water, Protein shakes, & eaten lots of Protein. My hair started falling out at about 8 weeks and is now falling out in handfuls. Its actually a real pain in the a**. hair is everywhere. I got it cut in layers and blowdry to add 'fluff'. It's thin but not ugly. I plan to wear scarves or cute hats this winter if my scalp starts to show. And yes, it grows back.

Honestly, if this is the price I have to pay to be healthy, I don't mind. I've had family and friends lose hair from Chemo. Compared to that, this is a walk in the park. Try to embrace your Hair loss as shedding your layers. :-)[/quote']

You bet is is everywhere, especially on my iPad screen!

[lizv123 389]

I'll keep this short. Hairloss is inevitable. The only thing you can help is the hair that doesn't fall out and prevent total loss.