Help me please! I'm losing my hair

[jamill527 118]

I've been experiencing a lot of Hair loss. Can somebody please tell me what I need to do to stop this madness and how long does this last?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Most times there really isn't much we can do to stop it, sadly. You can combat it by taking daily doses of Biotin. It will help your hair grow back thicker and faster.

When you have weight loss surgery our bodies go into a state of shock (healing from) from surgery and a massive decrease in all the many nutrients our bodies need daily to survive. The most logical response for our bodies is to send all those lacking nutrients to our wounds to heal as well as the necessary functions to stay alive. Our brains, our heart, our lungs... etc. When this happens we no longer receive "extra" nutrients that supply our hair. Then it falls out.

I hope this helps.

[Kristina Mccarthy-Martin 27]

My nutritionist advised me to keep track of Protein consumed. I started to havea bit of hair loss and when I upped my Protein intake it luckily stoppped. Not sure if it will help you.

[jamill527 118]

Most times there really isn't much we can do to stop it, sadly. You can combat it by taking daily doses of Biotin. It will help your hair grow back thicker and faster. When you have weight loss surgery our bodies go into a state of shock (healing from) from surgery and a massive decrease in all the many nutrients our bodies need daily to survive. The most logical response for our bodies is to send all those lacking nutrients to our wounds to heal as well as the necessary functions to stay alive. Our brains, our heart, our lungs... etc. When this happens we no longer receive "extra" nutrients that supply our hair. Then it falls out. I hope this helps.

thank you and I'm going to try the biotin,

[NMJG 1,266]

Sorry, honey, it doesn't really stop for a while and it varies a lot by person. Going through it myself, even though I got all my Protein in from the first week on. My understanding is that it does not all fall out. If you have thick hair to start with, probably the only one who will notice is you. If you have thin hair, a number of people here have posted suggestions (search under Hair Loss). Some people have a dark powder they sprinkle on the scalp, some people cut their hair short.

I hate finding hair on everything and everybody. Ick.

[jamill527 118]

My nutritionist advised me to keep track of Protein consumed. I started to havea bit of Hair loss and when I upped my protein intake it luckily stoppped. Not sure if it will help you.

Thank you and I'll try that too!

[lynn2win 142]

Keep up updated and let us know if it helps by eating more protein.....maybe try to eat a boil egg on top of your usual Protein and see if that helps..I know a lot of us don't like eggs...but once I have my surgery I think I will cut my hair off to my shoulders maybe that will help someoe

[ShayLove 40]

Increase your Protein

[gohelpyourself 377]

FYI: You must take at least 10,000 mcg of Biotin for it to even be effective. BTW: My MD said it is a problem first year post op... It will grow back.

Edited February 6, 2014 by Belladonna723

[Lulusmom 16]

Go to GNC.com they have a pill for your hair, skin, nail...they have it on sale right now for 3 bottle for 24.99 each bottle has 120 caplets

http://www.gnc.com/GNC-Hair-Skin-Nails-Formula/product.jsp?productId=3943821

[Catherine707 253]

This is a common side effect of rapid weight loss. The hair loss starts around 8 - 12 weeks post surgery and continues for up to 9 months. While Protein intake seems to help some, and Biotin also helps, a lot of the Hair loss is just dependent on your genetics and body type. I started taking 10,000 mcg of Biotin in week 8 when my hair loss became noticeable. My "shed rate" has started slowing over the past month, so I am hoping I'm through this phase.

I knew going in to this surgery that hair loss was common. I decided I wanted a healthy body more than I wanted a full head of hair. My doctor assures me that it will grow back too!

[gohelpyourself 377]

they actually sell that same brand 'hair skin nails' at Dollar General. 5 bucks a bottle.

[Lulusmom 16]

That's even better!!!!

[gohelpyourself 377]

Go to GNC.com they have a pill for your hair, skin, nail...they have it on sale right now for 3 bottle for 24.99 each bottle has 120 caplets

http://www.gnc.com/GNC-Hair-Skin-Nails-Formula/product.jsp?productId=3943821

do you know what dosage the GNC brand is? I paid 5.00 for 3,000 mcg tabs 60 in a bottle. I think GNC's deal may be better. Let me know. Thanks

[gohelpyourself 377]

Ok... Dollar General has a better deal. Its half the price of GNC. Ten dollars for 120 tabs of 3000mcg (that is two bottles). The thing that sucks is you have to take 3 tabs and they are pretty big. I am going to research to see if there are smaller tabs with higher strength. I will provide feedback if I find something better.