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I took all my Vitamins and Protein and still do. I do think it will grow back, but it is taking time. I also went through menopause around the same time, and this might have been a factor for me. I lost perhaps 30%of my hair... not in spots but all over, and have about half or more of that(just guessing here) coming back in at this point. I used to not have any short hairs around my face, and now have lots of them... a good thing, but can't wait till they grow long again! KEEP IN MIND this surgery will improve your health and looks a LOT. New hair cuts and a little product can go a long way towards your hair looking thicker. All those cute new cloths don't hurt ether!

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I took all my Vitamins and Protein and still do. I do think it will grow back' date=' but it is taking time. I also went through menopause around the same time, and this might have been a factor for me. I lost perhaps 30%of my hair... not in spots but all over, and have about half or more of that(just guessing here) coming back in at this point. I used to not have any short hairs around my face, and now have lots of them... a good thing, but can't wait till they grow long again! KEEP IN MIND this surgery will improve your health and looks a LOT. New hair cuts and a little product can go a long way towards your hair looking thicker. All those cute new cloths don't hurt ether![/quote']

So true just feel like i can't afford 2 loose any hair scary

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My hairline is starting to resemble that of a a 55 year old man. Sigh... But the up side is that they make really nice looking wigs these days!

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Yeah they do & i already wear them but still love my long hair that's already thin when did u have ur surgery & hoe much weight u lost so far & also how was ur pain after surgery

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I started losing hair around 3-4 months after surgery and continued losing it up until one year out. I finally had to cut my hair short from It being down past my bra strap. Once I cut my hair short and started using good shampoos to make it healthy and only washing it like twice a week, it has gone back to normal. I still have the occasional strand here and there that falls out, but nothing like before. I hated cutting it, but it was so unhealthy, stringy and awful looking. Now its shorter but looks full and healthy.

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Can anyone recommend some good shampoos and conditioners to use? Taking the necessary Vitamins and getting the Protein in, just wanna try and take all necessary precautions. Thanks so much!

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I haven't lost any hair yet (knock on wood) and I was sleeved Oct. 2nd. Since my sleeve surgery I've dyed it three times, relaxed it twice, and had highlights put in. I've always done a lot to my hair when it comes to chemicals and my hair is so thick that most people think it's fake. My hair is the healthiest its ever been.....thick, shiny, soft, etc. I eat a lot of Protein and still drink about 2 Protein Shakes a day. I get about 100+ grams (sometimes 150 grams) of protein a day and I eat about 100g of carbs a day. I take my Vitamins when I remember which is about twice a week and I just added a Iron pill and take that about once a week or whenever I start to feel a little tired. I may start losing in a month or 2 but so far I haven't noticed a difference in my hair at all. I've been reaching my protein goals since 1 month post op. Sixty grams of protein is the minimum but I think most people need around 90 grams or more, depending on how active you are. I also refuse to take Biotin because supposedly it makes you grow more unwanted hair all over your body and I'm dealing with that enough lol. My advice is to up your protein, possibly aim for 100 grams.

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Sleeved 9/17 & so far no Hair loss at all. That's not to say I won't wake up tomorrow & it will begin. Don't really know if there is a "safe" period where you can say - ok, don't have to worry about hair loss anymore.... I'm always on the lookout! Glad it doesn't last too long.....

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Really? hair loss! It is getting so aggravating. I am losing SO much hair. Not in clumps but lots of fine hairs to the tune of 20-50 a day. My hair is really starting to thin out and looks kind of gross. I am three months out (surgery date: 10/3/12).

What should I be taking to help with this? Does it ever stop falling out/when can I expect it to stop? And' date=' most importantly...will it grow back in?

HELP!!![/quote']

I'm just 1 month post op.. I have been taking my Multivitamins, Calcium chews, and 1000mg Biotin.. Hope it helps

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I, my friends have spoken too soon!!!! The handful of hair after showering had begun! I jinx myself....lol - oh well, let the journey begin....

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Ok so im not the kind of person that like to participate to discussions on the forum but anyway i feel like i can help everyone for this! Like you, im worried about Hair loss but i found the solution to be honnest... I use this product that is made in france, the name is "phyto paris" they re specialised for hairloss. Anyway, everyone there is buying this for hair loss and it work! I guarantee! So i use the capsule and a thing i put in my hair after the shower. I also use nioxin for Shampoo and take capsules of nutricap. Really try this, especially the product from france i told you about!

Really, i know what everyone is feeling for this and until now what im using is the best

Good luck! :)

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Sounds like a plan! Even though I have enough hair for 10 people! I actually get it thinned out, so now it's being done for free...

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I guess you can order them online. For me someone i know in france send it to me :)

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