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Doesn't happen to everyone. I've had some minor thinning, and picked up a bottle of Biotin Vitamins yesterday. Going to give that a shot. As I recall, the general consensus is a Vitamin deficiency can cause it.

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I had RNY surgery and did not experience any hair loss. But some have reported this as a problem. It is important to make sure that you meet the minimum daily Protein requirements especially as you approach your bottom weight because a lack of Protein can cause Hair loss.< /p>

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I had a little thinning. But I was a maniac about keeping up with my Protein and I took Biotin from day 1, too.

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I am not quite sure I've experienced the thinning yet, but I do feel like I am having a lot of breakage. I try to eat LOTS of Protein a day, I take my Vitamins + Biotin. Anyone else experienced this?

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I'm still pre op and I started taking Biotin about four months ago. I know not everyone experiences hair loss, and some not so bad, but I wanted to be as proactive as possible.

I'm taking the pills now, but will switch to the liquid post op, while I'm healing.

Good luck!

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4 months post op and I have a lot falling out now. I take Biotin dissolvable tablets every day. My hair is also growing quite fast- I have had to move my coloring appointment up by a week! No thinning just a lot of hair in the shower and on my brush. Good luck!

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My Biotin dissolvable is 5,000mcg and I take one per day. My multi Vitamin has 40mcg in it, so I am taking 5,040 per day. Good luck!

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