Hair Loss

[Julieann87 19]

Is there anyone who didn't lose their hair? Also, how much hair are we talking! I worry about this daily and would like to be fully prepared ekkkk

[iegal 460]

Everyone is different, but most people experience hair loss. Not total Hair loss but some volume. Yes, I took the Biotin, took addl supplements, made sure i had enough Protein and loss my hair volume by about 40%. During that time I did not pull it back in a pony tail or wash it everyday since I seemed to pull it out when scrubbing. Hair everywhere in my house, clothes, & car.

Yes, it all came back. Just a minor bump in the road of WL. So very worth it, in my humble opinion.

[COnative 192]

That is a good question! I haven't lost any hair yet but it still might be to early to say that as I am only about four months out. So hopefully I can give us hope! I haven't been taking any supplements to help support my hair either- I know some people are taking Biotin, zinc, Iron, hair and nail supplements and using special hair care products but I haven't tried any of that. I will keep you posted! And I will keep my fingers crossed for the both of us

[Julieann87 19]

Thank you guys!!! With taking the Biotin out hair and nail supplements do I have to take any precautions or can I just go buy it and take it? My hair is so thin anyway I know it's worth it I'm just not looking forward to this minor side effect!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I lost alot of hair, kept trying to figure out what to do...I kept my protien up and took my Multivitamin, made sure to get in foods supportive of keratin production for nails, hair and such AND finally I went to a short haircut. Laugh if you want but I went to Sports Clips, I figured they know how to do the most with thinning hair

It worked - now hair is growing back, and growing quickly to boot - I have to go in no less than monthly. Keeping the cut! My stylist has been following my progress and she was so happy for me she hugged me last time, lol.

[Snow 86]

I'm 5 1/2 months out. Taking Biotin and getting all my Protein. Let me put it this way, I had to call a plumber yesterday for my drains in my bathroom because of my hairloss. It clogged the main line. I'm not bald but I had thin blonde hair to begin with. Hair is all over my car, clothes absolutely everywhere. I know this will pass. I have no bald spots yet. I'd have the surgery again in a heartbeat regardless of hairloss. I'm down 62 lbs.

[Julieann87 19]

Oh man I will be so sad if I've got to cut all mine off I don't have long hair but I've been trying so hard to grow it out... Guess it's gonna happen regardless right lol gotta get through it =)

[Julieann87 19]

Lol ohh no!!! A plumber!! Yikes well thank you for the positive reinforcement and good luck sounds like you're doing great on your weight loss!!! =)

[Snow 86]

Oh I've been using Nioxin Shampoo and conditioner. My hair stylist said my hair was really healthy. He said its so silky it's hard to work with. Almost as if I needed to color it to damage it a little bit. It's very soft and almost looks greasy right after I wash and dry it. This too soon shall pass.

[t.ski 61]

My hair started falling out right at the three month post op mark, I am now almost 5 months and it is still falling out. I have lost about 1/3 of my volume, can't wait for it to stop! My hair also seems to be dryer and more frizzy. I can see new hairs starting to come in. My hair used to be super oily, it would look dirty 12 hours after washing it. Now I can wash it every other day, and it still looks ok. I have had a lot of compliments on my skin since surgery. It is smoother, clearer and less oily.

[BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve 94]

I am still pre-op but i started taking Biotin about 1 month ago. Hopefully that will help when the time comes.