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I am in need of advice of what I can do to help my hair to start regrowing and stop falling out it has gotten to the point that I have a little bald spot on the top of my head. I always had very thick hair and now it is then and now it's very thin

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I was sleeved in Nov. 2013 also, and for 1 month I am losing my very thin hair every day. Glad you have thick hair!!!

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I would contact a dermatologist if you can afford it (most health insurance will not pay for hair loss). They are the ones who are experts in this area.

Biotin is supposed to help with hair regrowth -- but it won't stop it falling out.

If you aren't already, check out fill in fibers such as Toppik or Nanogen to cover up that bald spot. They really do work well!

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I was sleeved too in November and am having the same issue. I'm taking Biotin daily and I don't' think it's helping my hair. Although my nails are growing like crazy! Let us know if you find something that works.

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Here is some suggestions but it's trial and error...up your Iron, sneak a little read meat if you want, take your Vitamins, massage your scalp, and on the plus, you all should be about finished with the losing hair phase, it should be time or regrowth.

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Thank u guys

when did your Hair loss start

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Lil over a month ago. I noticed it after showers the most. And my hair has gotten extremely thin and like i said i have a lil balding area on top of my head never had before i will post pic soon

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I am trying Biotin Shampoo.< a href="http://www.vitacost.com/avalon-organics-thickening-shampoo-biotin-b-complex-therapy-14-fl-oz-13" rel="external nofollow">http://www.vitacost.com/avalon-organics-thickening-shampoo-biotin-b-complex-therapy-14-fl-oz-13

I got mine at whole foods (they had a big big bottle for 15 or little bottle for 10- I went with the big bottle). It has only been 3 days, so still too early too tell. But I feel your pain, I was sleeved in February, have pcos, and have thinning hair to begin with. If it gets much worse I may consider purchasing a wig.

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This has been my greatest concern . I was sleeved in April . I wish someone would do more study on Hair loss with gastric surgery and come up with preventive treatment . But until then I just purchased a set of clip on hair extensions . I secretly wore them to church and nobody noticed I had fake hair ! Lol

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i have pretty thick hair at around 3 months my hair started thinning on the sides and i had to stop using my eyelash curler b/c when i did my lashes would just crumble.

ive been taking Biotin since end of march (5000 units i believe). Hair loss is still about the same, i get at least a brush full everyday plus its always all over the inside of my jacket. but as of last night my eyelashes have finally seemed to regain their strength.

i agree with bufflehead, toppix is a great product to use and comes in a variety of colors

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Hello everyone,

My hair has been falling out by the handful. I've been saving it to put on my outdoor plants. Hoping it can at least do THEM some good. I've cut back on the frequency of washing my hair and am trying to be as gentle as possible. I already use a leave in conditioner/de-tangler and only comb my hair with a de-tangling comb. I need to color it but I'm holding off as I think that the strong chemicals would only exacerbate the situation.

I'll be so happy when I get through this Hair loss phase. I used to have nice thick hair and now it's so thin :( .

Still---would not trade hair loss for weight loss.

Be Well,

Kathleen

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My hair was falling out in big clumps for a while. It started about 4 months post op and didn't let up until about 1 month ago (I am currently 10 months post-op). I kept taking my Vitamins and Biotin. I only noticed that my hair stopped falling out when I got a really good hair cut. My hair was very thick and long. Most people didn't notice the Hair loss but I knew because of the amounts of hair on my hair brush after brushing and the hand-fulls that kept coming out when I showered. I did develop a thin spot in front that was very obvious to me. But, the haircut definitely helped...or perhaps it was about the time that my hair loss was going to stop on its own (?). My hair stylist did insist that the haircut helped to take weight off of my scalp and in turn would help reduce the amount of loss. I don't know...my hair is no longer coming out in huge amounts!

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I will definal try that Shampoo hopefully it works. But i would never trade either. I am still thankfull for my surgery. Saved my life

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Dr oz going to talk about stimulating thinning hair today!

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