Hair Loss

[Mely08 1]

One of the most difficult things I've had to deal with so far is losing my hair... My weight always made me really self conscious about the way I looked but my hair...is something I dedicate a lot of effort into because I feel wonderful when it's done. Now 5 months after my surgery I've lost almost all of it. It's thin and weak and comes out in huge clumps.

I could deal with the torture of not being able to eat a lot of the things I loved, I could deal with the pain I get occasionally even throwing up what my stomach rejects... I've lost 95 lbs and cant wait for what is to come...But losing my hair has me feeling terrible. I don't know how to deal with it.

[bpbeadles 7]

I feel the same way about my hair. I may be fat but my hair looked awesome!!! Howfar out are you? And how much Protein are you able to get everyday?

[blackmagikcrush 7]

One of the most difficult things I've had to deal with so far is losing my hair... My weight always made me really self conscious about the way I looked but my hair...is something I dedicate a lot of effort into because I feel wonderful when it's done. Now 5 months after my surgery I've lost almost all of it. It's thin and weak and comes out in huge clumps.

I could deal with the torture of not being able to eat a lot of the things I loved, I could deal with the pain I get occasionally even throwing up what my stomach rejects... I've lost 95 lbs and cant wait for what is to come...But losing my hair has me feeling terrible. I don't know how to deal with it.

Try taking Biotin 5000mcg once a day, i had the same problem before surgery. My hair was so thin you could see my scalp, now its getting really thick.

[Mely08 1]

I feel the same way about my hair. I may be fat but my hair looked awesome!!! Howfar out are you? And how much Protein are you able to get everyday?

Lol mine looked awesome too!! I had my surgery 3/26 so it's been 5 months and some ... The Protein I try to get as much as possible but j know it's not what I should be getting. After surgery my stomach has become really sensitive.. So I basically just do what I can. I'm definitely going to start drinking more Protein shakes to see if it helps.. What about you? When did you get yours done?

[Mely08 1]

Try taking Biotin 5000mcg once a day' date=' i had the same problem before surgery. My hair was so thin you could see my scalp, now its getting really thick.[/quote']

Thanks.. I'll definitely try that

[bpbeadles 7]

Oh, I'm only 2 wks out. I am going to remember the biotin!!!!

[Stacey Dayonne 69]

Take the Biotin and get the Shampoo by garnier called. Fall fight it helps to, I'm 6 months out and mine us starting to grow back

[berniec 166]

The Biotin really helps. I started losing my hair about three months out. My doctor had me take a larger dose of biotin then when I first started. It has worked wonders. It's also good for your nails.

[kristy3k 1,133]

I started losing hair at month 3. Researched and got really proactive about getting in my protein... this is a must. Greek yogurt and Protein Shakes will help. Then I started taking Biotin and I too use the garnier fall fight. I can say that after a scary month and a half... the hair has stopped falling out. Even if you cant eat meat to get your Protein, there are other ways. I believe this is one of the major keys of working the pouch.

[BBdoodle 483]

Protein is a MUST. My hair is thin to begin with and I am worried as well. I make sure I get minimu 80 grams of protein daily no matter what !!!! I also take Biotin..... My doctor's office could not stress enough that if you take your protein you will not loose your hair - and you better believe I take my protein !!!!

[Jen in SoCal 189]

My hair started falling out like crazy about a week or two ago. I am 4 months and one week post op. I really thought I was doing well with my Protein but I guess it's time to start start drinking a shake for Breakfast every day again. I was taking Biotin in the beginning but I stopped when I learned here and at the nutritionist that it's the protein factor that makes you lose your hair. I have noticed lately my hair is much drier that it used to be. I used to get compliments on how shiny and silky my hair was. I'm going to run out today and get the garnier Shampoo Fter I take my biotin and drink a 30 gram protein shake!

[Panda 354]

I double scoop all Protein shakes. I get approximately 100grams of Protein daily...once I did this the shedding stopped right away. Plus weight loss picked up. Everything I in jest nowadays has some protein or I don't eat it. I'm 5 months out. hair loss is a protein deficiency I was told by a dermatologist.

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[bekki03 51]

Do you think it would be good to start taking the Biotin now? I am 3 weeks out...

[my3stars 88]

Do you think it would be good to start taking the Biotin now? I am 3 weeks out...

I found the sublinguals one, it works long term so I would definetly start asap. I use the 5000mcg.

[bekki03 51]

I found the sublinguals one, it works long term so I would definetly start asap. I use the 5000mcg.

Thanks!