extreme hair loss

[Tammylb 174]

Correction it's on the drs show

[onlybroomegirl 250]

There is a line called Nioxin, I think. You can get it at super cuts & salons. It might help

[slocin12 41]

Does anyone how many months you lose hair?

[McButterpants 2,846]

I had my surgery in November, 2013 - my hair loss started in the 2nd month and has continued to month 6. It's slowing down considerably now. Some days I could get a handful of hair - it was horrifying. My doc OK'd Biotin and Folic Acid. She said "whatever you lose due to the surgery will grow back."

I have lots of new growth coming in, which makes styling a challenge, but am glad it's coming back. I also have a bald spot where my bangs should be - it's disheartening, but I can see some new growth.

For the bald spot, I use a product called Toppik - you can look them up on the internet. It works just like how the video shows it. It covered so well that my stylist didn't even know I was using it until after she washed my hair.

[Tammylb 174]

Which toppik hair product are you using?

[McButterpants 2,846]

Which toppik hair product are you using?

I use the hair building fibers - I purchased the took kit and the regular sized bottle. I still have about 1/2 the bottle left and I use it daily. I apply it with the spray applicator which works best for me.

[lynn2win 142]

Not sure if this is true but I did hear some ppl say once they up their Protein that their hair started back to grow...this scares me since my hair isn't thick

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Not sure if this is true but I did hear some ppl say once they up their Protein that their hair started back to grow...this scares me since my hair isn't thick

At 3 months the NUT said I ate too much protein. I had to revise the diet. My hair is thin and coming out for the past two months. Dealing with it.

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

My hair started falling out as soon as I hit 3 months. I knew it would happen but the reality of it is scary and depressing. I used to have such thick hair and now it is so thin, I have another 6 months of this at least but I'm afraid I don't have enough hair to see me through that long. I've upped my Protein and B=12 and I'm taking Biotin. I know that won't help with the Hair loss but it should promote regrowth. Just hope the regrowth is as fast as the fall out.

[Roo101769 742]

There are two schools of thought on this...There are those who swear by Protein and Biotin and those who feel it is a genetic luck of the draw. I am not sure which way I follow as each have made compelling arguments. What I can tell you is I am and EXTREME extreme when it comes to Hair loss. In my early 20s I lost a substantial amount of hair due to PCOS. In my late 30s I had a baby and the hair loss after birth made things even thinner. I started using hair fibers at that time to help hide my thinning hair. In 2011 and again in 2013 I had DVTs ( blood clots) in my leg and both times suffered pulmonary embolisms. I am now on blood thinners for life. The Warfarin has played havoc on my hair, causing further loss. By the time I was preparing for surgery and read about the possibility of hair loss I knew it would be bad for me. I purchased a couple wigs in anticipation. Well just over a month post op I decided it was time to start wearing them. I chose the Thanksgiving holiday as the time to take the plunge. ( That way I had several days away from co workers. Most thought I just had my hair professionally styled finally! LOL) Anyway about 3 months post op it was a good thing I was already wearing the wig. My hair thinned to the point I looked like someone on chemotherapy. The top and sides of my hair are barely existent, just scattered wispy hairs. The back of my hair, which had remained pretty thick to that point, thinned dramatically. It has recently seemed a bit heavier, possibly some regrowth. But I am unsure if I will ever have a head full of hair again. Given my history and the other reasons I have suffered with hair loss it is likely I will continue to wear wigs from here on out. ( FYI- all my "after" pics posted on this site are of me in a wig)

[goodbye 5]

After seeing SO MANY threads about this topic, I decided to consult a dermatologist and surgeon about this. They both told me that of course everyone is different but that ultimately it is something that CAN'T be avoided no matter how many pills and products you use. They said that with surgery your body goes through shock and is looking for any kind of resource in your body to stabilize. The body is losing nutrients with surgery and it takes a while for the body to adjust which is why the amount of Protein you take doesn't matter initially and why the Hair loss lasts a couple of months. It's going to take a few months for the body (and hormones) to stabilize and get back to normal and then your hair starts growing back. Initially I was concerned because I've always had long hair and pride myself in my hair but I also have PCOS which causes my hair to come out in chunks, luckily I don't have any bald spots but it's something that I'm use to so for me a couple more months of hair loss in exchange for weight loss and a new, healthier version of myself is something I'll gladly deal with! Plus, I already have my weave picked out if needed lol.

[lynn2win 142]

Sorry to hear what happen to you...hopefully it will all grow back thicker...I can deal with it being shorter but not thinner...I am emotionally preparing myself to cut it off if it gets bad...good luck to all

There are two schools of thought on this...There are those who swear by Protein and Biotin and those who feel it is a genetic luck of the draw. I am not sure which way I follow as each have made compelling arguments. What I can tell you is I am and EXTREME extreme when it comes to Hair loss. In my early 20s I lost a substantial amount of hair due to PCOS. In my late 30s I had a baby and the hair loss after birth made things even thinner. I started using hair fibers at that time to help hide my thinning hair. In 2011 and again in 2013 I had DVTs ( blood clots) in my leg and both times suffered pulmonary embolisms. I am now on blood thinners for life. The Warfarin has played havoc on my hair, causing further loss. By the time I was preparing for surgery and read about the possibility of hair loss I knew it would be bad for me. I purchased a couple wigs in anticipation. Well just over a month post op I decided it was time to start wearing them. I chose the Thanksgiving holiday as the time to take the plunge. ( That way I had several days away from co workers. Most thought I just had my hair professionally styled finally! LOL) Anyway about 3 months post op it was a good thing I was already wearing the wig. My hair thinned to the point I looked like someone on chemotherapy. The top and sides of my hair are barely existent, just scattered wispy hairs. The back of my hair, which had remained pretty thick to that point, thinned dramatically. It has recently seemed a bit heavier, possibly some regrowth. But I am unsure if I will ever have a head full of hair again. Given my history and the other reasons I have suffered with hair loss it is likely I will continue to wear wigs from here on out. ( FYI- all my "after" pics posted on this site are of me in a wig)

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

When I had my 5.5 month stay due to complications from WLS...All my hair fell out. i came home to 2 little strands on either side of my head. I did not eat for over 5 months and so did not get the proper nutrients to keep it or regrow it...

I started to take Biotin and Protein and upped the Vitamins and soon I started to see little fuzzies coming up all over my head....

I have short hair now but my hubby likes it that way.....Losing hair is part of the package of WLS. Once your vitamins are established and your eating protein and drinking the right amount of water..Thing will change...This from the girl who lost it all except 2 strands of course!!!!!!!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

God Bless you RJ. I am thinning and coping. LOL.

[alexa777 3]

I am almost 6 months post. I've always had a lot of hair and always complained about it, but at month 5 I started to worry when my hair started falling out. Anyway, my hair dresser recommended "hair infinity" Vitamin and "it's a 10" hair products. I started using both two weeks ago and my hair has stopped falling. I hope this can help someone struggling with the same problem.