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I am post op 3 1/2 months. I have started losing my hair as expected. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to deal with this? Thanks!!

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Have you been taking Biotin? If not, I suggest buying 5,000 mcg or higher. It will help with hair regrowth. :)

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In this thread we talk about collagen supplements. I like it better than Biotin and you don't have to worry about breakouts as a side effect.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/353355-my-shower-drain-is-finally-hair-free/

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Unfortunately, Hair loss is a side effect of the surgery. Many people on this thread get in all of their Protein, take Biotin and still lose hair-including me.

Fortunately, for me it only lasted for 3 months ( months 5-8). Some people go through hair loss for up to a year or longer. Some don't take biotin at all and struggle with getting in all their protein & have no hair loss...go figure.

Biotin does not stop your hair from falling out, it helps with regrowth. I take 10,000mcg a day.

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I agree with OutsideMatchInside. The collagen has been the only thing that helped my Hair loss. It finally stopped falling out!!!

My shower drain looked like a small rat had died in it every time I washed my hair.< /p>

I tried so many things. The collagen has been great.

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