Hair loss... How long does it last?

[BlueMoon~T 276]

I was banded in September and this month my hair has started to fall out. As in handfuls of hair. I have thick hair but I've clogged the bathroom sink and the shower drain. LOL! I've read different posts about this and I what I've gathered is there really isn't anything you can do about it. Just wondering how long this phase lasts?

Not complaining cuz I'm losing weight and I'm super happy with my progress. Just curious!

[michpell39 399]

I'm six months out and stilllosing large amounts, it's better then it was bit still, get your Protein in that helps

[Defying Gravity 52]

I was told 9-12 months, but I remember having Hair loss for over a year from my band. Not looking forward to it with the sleeve! I didn't lose chunks or anything, just shedded a lot and it got really thin.

[lisacaron 5,075]

Same here, definitely get your Protein in! hair is made of Proteins so you want to keep that in and it helps the body heal as well.

I use Nioxin Shampoo and conditioner and take Biotin supplement daily along with my mulit-Vitamin. The shedding has slowed way down. The Nioxin helps new Hair growth and the Biotin helps the hair you have left be a bit stronger and in better condition.

Hydrate and Protein...those are the BIG keys to helping slow down the loss of hair. IMO

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

I was banded in September and I'm thinning as well. I use a special shampoo/conditioner by Redkin that my hair stylist suggested. I also take Biotin daily. And, I'm upping my Protein as much as I can. My hair stylist says it's thinning all over and not in spots, which made me happy. I would hate to have a big hole in the back of my head! I have noticed in the past couple of weeks, the shedding has slowed down. So perhaps I'm turning the page

[terrydumont46 1,954]

my husband not knowing what he was doing bought me some Shampoo. this shampoo made my hair shiny and healthy looking. it feels fuller too! before i tell you the shampoo's name i just wanted to add that i take Biotin too. just started it about 1 month. ago. now the name of the shampoo, it is SAUVE, yes i said it sauve but it is moroccan argan oil sauve. i have the shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner a shine mask. i love it. if i am going to have thinning hair than i want it to be shiny and healthy looking when it falls out.

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

my husband not knowing what he was doing bought me some Shampoo. this shampoo made my hair shiny and healthy looking. it feels fuller too! before i tell you the shampoo's name i just wanted to add that i take Biotin too. just started it about 1 month. ago. now the name of the shampoo, it is SAUVE, yes i said it sauve but it is moroccan argan oil sauve. i have the shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner a shine mask. i love it. if i am going to have thinning hair than i want it to be shiny and healthy looking when it falls out.

You know, I would love to have Sauve work for me...LOL Luckily my hair hero buys my big bottles of shampoo and conditioner for me at the supply store and passes along her savings. I switched to a Loreal brand for December and my hair dried out and got very stiff. Back to Redkin....love my soft, shiny, full-ish hair! It's worth the extra dollars, I guess!

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

I had surgery in Sept and I'm losing hair too - it seems to be all over and not in one place - I have really thick hair and you can't really tell - but I know a lot has come out!