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I am 4 1/2 months out and I am losing my hair badly. Does anyone have any ideas what I can do? I am getting between 80-100 grams of Protein and around 50-60 oz of fluids a day. I don't see my Doctor for another month. I am getting concerned. I am also in a stall. In the last 1-2 months I have only lost 5-10 pounds. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My total weight loss is 59 pounds.

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i Use Biotin tabs but of course am still loosing hair...stalls happen.. just keep moving and eventually the stall will break!!!!

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Hey clasnic! I'm in the same boat right now. My hair is falling out like crazy. I told my dr about it and she said it was pretty normal for anyone in the 3-6 month stage. She said our bodies are trying to provide Vitamins and nutrients to the more important parts of the body ( heart, lungs, liver, etc.) before it reaches your hair and scalp. Just a hump, but should be over it soon. I'm 5 months post op. She also recommended me to have blood work done to check my thyroid. So I'm hoping that comes back good. Thyroid issues can also cause quite a bit of Hair loss.< /p>

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@@clasnic1, I just went for another followup with my surgeon. I was sleeved on Sept. 26th. He said that, at this stage, he's looking for a loss of 1 lb./week. So it looks as though you're right on track!

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Hey Beaglelover my surgery was Sept. 25th, 2014. Sweetcin thanks for your reply it does help a lot. Pepper 123 thanks I will try Biotin. Thank you all for your help...

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Pepper123 what strength of Biotin do you get? There are numerous kinds and types.

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As a hair stylist I'm a supporter of Biotin, but I have to step in and clarify biotin does not stop Hair loss. It aids in regrowth. Does wonders for your skin and nails as well. I fully recommend all my clients take it but want them to have realistic expectations. When hair hits the loss phase there is no going back. Unfortunately we are experiencing more than normal but it doesn't last forever. Take it in stride and keep up what your doing ????

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There's not much you can do to stop the loss at this point. That's due to the trauma and lack of Protein at the time of your surgery. Mine started falling out around the 3.5 month mark. I'm at 5 months now and it's already growing back. I have tons of little baby hairs sprouting up now. If you are taking your Vitamins and getting your protein in, it will start growing back soon, don't worry.

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I am just under 5 months and my Hair loss is bad now. My dermatologist says I've lost about half of it. But veterans say it gets better so I'm hoping that's true. If not, well, wig store here I come.

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