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Guys or Gals, have you had any Hair loss after surgery and has it stopped after a period of time? I was sleeved 11-29-2016 and have noticed hair loss. If you have, what are you using to combat this and has it been successful in growing back? I'm a little worried and don't want to keep losing hair. I've started taking Biotin and using Rogaine twice a day. Any pointers for me?

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lol you are right on schedule! Hair loss usually happens about 3-6 months after surgery. Hang in there - in about 3 months you will notice it's stopped falling out so fast. In another 3-6 months you will be back to normal!

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Thanks, I needed that! Did you take any Hair growth helpers?

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I guess I have that to look forward to shortly! My doctor just said to take Biotin and eat lots of Protein.

If you don't mind my asking, what are you noticing? Is it just thinner hair in general, fallen hairs around your desk and bathroom, etc., or clumps of hair coming out/hairless areas on the scalp?

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25 minutes ago, mattyl88 said:

Thanks, I needed that! Did you take any hair growth helpers?

I took Biotin starting before my surgery and for months afterwards. And I when "fallout" started, I applied a topical over-the-counter liquid (generic rogaine ) to my scalp daily. Not sure if either helped, but at least I felt better knowing I was doing all I could!

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I've noticed more hair by the drain after showering. The thinning has been towards the back of my head where most males start to lose and get their bald spot. Also in the front I've noticed a general thinning out as well. Hoping this will stop soon!

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I hope this doesn't happen to me, I'm just four weeks out. I'm hitting my Protein targets, taking Biotin and going to start Nioxin soon. I know all these measures won't stop it.. but it makes me feel better knowing I am trying lol

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I haven't noticed any on myself yet being 15 weeks post op. My hair is short so I prob won't notice anyway.
I was told don't waste my money on anything as it's gonna happen regardless lol

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I'm just over 6 months out. It was worst for me between 4-6 months -- handfuls of hair when I shampooed. Keep your Protein and Water intake up. Take some Biotin if you like. There's no avoiding it. Your hair comes back nicely- don't stress. It's just your body reacting to all the changes. You may see changes in your nails as well.

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Nothing you can do for Hair loss. Before sugery everyone told me if I got Protein and took hair vitimans that it wouldn't happen. Month 4 came and hair started coming bad. My doctor to me that it was nothing I could do. It was because of being on a low calorie diet for so long. Chemistryqueenvsg does a awesome video on YouTube about hair loss and talks more in depth about how being on a low calorie cause your body to have hair loss. My hair loss did stop at when my doctor up my calories to 1300 calories a day at my 4 post op appointment.



HW: 420 (January 2016)
CW: 273 (March 2017)

Instagram: vsg_queendiet



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