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I'm about 5 months out and having trouble keeping food in, and my hair is really starting to thin. Taking the highest dose of Biotin I can..any recommendations? Double the Biotin? Special Shampoo? I'm really getting embarrassed with everyone noticing :(

Original weight 298, Pre Op 273, Current 201 GW 160.

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How much Biotin do you take? Also how much Protein? Do you massage your scalp?

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I think like 15000 gm, or whatever it's measured in haha. And I don't massage, plus been really slacking on Protein

Original weight 298, Pre Op 273, Current 201 GW 160.

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U have to make sure ur eating enough Protein everyday. Talk with your doc. Best Wishes

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I'm so sorry to hear the problem with your hair, I too am loosing mine by the fist fills, but I thought mine was do to my RA injection I have to get once a month, (it's also used as a chemo drug), the only thing I can think of is what most folks are saying make sure your eating enough Protein, I don't know what Biotin is I assume it's a multi Vitamin, you should definitely call your Dr's office & talk to someone, I been using Shampoo that thickens your hair Sauave puts out a line, it seems to help,at least it doesn't look as thin. Good luck! Peace, Mary

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Has anyone tried Rogaine?

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But I'm noticing Hair loss and I'm thin on top to start. I haven't been taking my Calcium. But going to try it again.

If you find something that helps post it. Going to talk to my hair dresser next week.

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