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Hi

This was something I was terrified of, and rightfully so my hair was my everything.

I struggled from 3-7 months, it would fall out in handfuls. My hair really thinned out on top and i was extremely self conscious. It still does (im not almost 12mths out) but it has dramatically reduced and is probably a normal amount.

Start your tablets now.

I recommend nioxin, I used system 4 and it's working.

Good luck and remember everyone's different you could be lucky and not have to worry :)

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where did you get the nioxin Shampoo

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where did you get the nioxin Shampoo from. Im 4 mo post-op my hair is falling out a lot.

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I bought mine from eBay as it was cheaper than all the hair shops here in Australia

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As a person who considered not having the surgery because of this one side effect... My hair has thinned beyond my comfort zone lol but it's getting better it stopped for a long time (falling) but recently due to stress has state again. BUT it did stop and was getting better.

I recommend good Shampoo weightless conditioners all your Protein and Biotin.

Best of luck!

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Mine is steadily falling out. I get more than my Protein goal daily, religious about my Vitamins, use biotin..it's just doing its own thing. I'm not quiet 4 months and its getting noticeably thin.

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Losing hair is not my biggest concern. I've been thru it postpartum. Not different now. It slowly grows back as soon as 8 months.

Though, I can see how aggravating for others Hair loss might become. My RNY buddy has beautiful long red hair that she religiously takes care of. I know it would sadden her very much if she would deal with post-op hair loss.

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I bought Sally's beauty supplies nioxin version...she said it was the same thing with their name on it...so if you have a sally's you could start there....

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Is anyone seeing acne and unwanted hair growth as a result of using Biotin?

Acne yes. Not sure it's Biotin tho I kinda just related it to the hormones.

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Yes..I broke out like a teenager, but I too thought it was from the surgery....can Biotin cause Hair growth and acne??

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Maybe I'm wierd, but I don't mind if mine thins! I have always wanted to shave my head and that would give me a reason!!!

Good luck ladies!

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I'm scared of Hair loss too...if stress is a factor I'm more than screwed. My mother is dying of cancer (hospice starts this week), I'm moving, and changing jobs. And that's just in the next month.

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