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I was sleeved on 1/5/16 (roughly 4 months out.) The hair loss phase got serious this week. I am losing it by the handful each day right now. I knew it would happen; I take my Vitamins and Biotin, but it is still hard to see the seriously thinning sections at the crown. I have been through this before with both my post-baby experiences and with a previous surgical experience. I know it sucks and I know it will eventually grow back. Today is just a tough day with the hair...

Any thoughts?

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This was a rough phase for me as well, especially since I have rather fine hair! My Hair loss started around 4 months post op too! I'd say it continued for a couple months, then eventually it came back in. I'm 1yr 9mo post op, and my hair is just as nice as it was before surgery, and has been for quite a while. You're doing it all right. Keep up with the Vitamins and make sure you're getting all of your Protein in, and hopefully you'll notice the hair is starting to grow back in soon! [emoji1]

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Oh me too! My hair started coming out around 4 months- I'm 6 months now and it's just starting to slow down... I have very fine hair so it's been quite traumatic for me. I took all my Vitamins and get my Protein religiously.

I hope that it's not too bad for you! I wouldn't change my sleeve surgery for the world however.

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I had the same problem and it hit at about 4 months post-op and I'm now 9 months post-op and it's slowing down but I did recently have another major surgery. I too have super thin/fine hair but Nutri-ox Shampoo and conditioner works awesome! Sally's beauty supply sells it and will really help with the thinning process. Between the Biotin and nutri-ox you should see some improvement and will lessen quite a bit.

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I'm just under 2wks post-op and SO very afraid of the possible hair loss. I've been working to grow back my hair (dermatologist assisted) for months and the thought of loosing again...URGGH! Please someone encourage me and say NOT every experiences Hair loss.< /p>

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