NewNewMe 277 Posted July 18, 2015 I am approaching the 3 month mark for my surgery and today while washing my hair in the shower I had clumps of hair come out in my hands. Fun fun! Maybe it will show as weight loss on the scale LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted July 18, 2015 The price we have to pay sometimes for a healthier body is extreme. I'm still pre op myself but, I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for that day. Sounds like you're right on schedule from what I've heard, and at least you know that it won't last forever. But I commiserate with your loss! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenVSG2014 1,872 Posted July 18, 2015 Yes, it lasted from months 3-6 for me. My sprouts are about 1 inch long now so my hair looks funny, especially in the front. It takes a lot of of hairspray to hold them down because they want to stick straight up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkingPeach 1,291 Posted July 18, 2015 Hang in there! I hear it doesn't last forever and it will grow back. Make sure you are getting in enough Protein as sometimes that makes it worse. Good luck! I am dreading when I get there...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AfitRN2015 33 Posted July 18, 2015 Ugh. An unwanted side effect. I'm hoping the Biotin I've been taking for a year and will be taking post op will help me avoid it. We shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandyctr 75 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I was three months on Wednesday and I'm losing mine too. I have really long hair and it's annoying. And scary. I really like my hair and my husband loves it. I've made peace with it being thinner but I'm hoping I don't have holes or places my scalp shows. I even have nightmares about that. At least it's temporary and it comes back right???? Edited July 18, 2015 by Mandyctr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjnorris 103 Posted July 18, 2015 It does not last forever.. Mine was falling out around 3 months. Got my hair cut short and then I did not notice it so bad. All that hair in the bathroom almost tipped me over. Lol it stopped at about 5 months. Can't even tell I had Hair loss now at 7 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenVSG2014 1,872 Posted July 18, 2015 Ok here. I'll give you a visual. The first picture is showing where I lost the most and combed forward to show where the new growth is coming in. The second pic shows how I normally wear it to disguise the thinning. Sometimes I use powder too if it's sticking up and my scalp is showing a lot. This is 8+ months out. I also have PCOS and very VERY fine hair so I didn't have a lot to begin with. But it doesn't bother me too much. It's actually thickening up a bit now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissKit 13 Posted July 18, 2015 I know I'm repeating everything you know but make sure you take your Vitamins & extra Calcium. I also started taking Biotin and using Nixon Shampoo and conditioner to help. http://www.nioxin.com/en-EN/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Litzy 25 Posted July 20, 2015 I'm getting sleeved on August 31 and my nutritionist and I spoke about this and she recommended 50 mg of Zinc... But I had to also double check with my Endocrinologist to see if it wouldn't interact with my other meds.... She said Biotin is good for getting the hair healthy but the Zinc is what makes it strong at the root... Ask your team and see what they say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted July 20, 2015 If you take zinc, you have to take it away from Iron. Or it won't absorb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewNewMe 277 Posted August 18, 2015 It has been a month and it is still falling out like crazy. I don't have bald spots but my hair is getting really thin. Will this stop eventually? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted August 18, 2015 Buy a wig. My Hair loss lasted forever and has never filled in at my hair line. I did everything right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewNewMe 277 Posted August 19, 2015 Saw my doc today. He said it is not permanent and new growth will begin. He said don't waste money on supplements or shampoos. It will come back on its own. I guess I need to be patient and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted August 19, 2015 Good luck! It has been two years without Hair growth for me. The wig saved my sanity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
