Specific Supplements for Temp Hair Loss?

[kacee 3]

Okay, I know we have this "Hair" thread (pun intended), but I am lazy and don't want to search through 92 responses (actually I did and didn't find anything)... I've been Googling "hair supplements"...thought I had found something that looked okay the other day and then lost it. Has anyone found a Vitamin supplement that gets in the max dosage of Biotin and the other necessaries (Maybe other than that hair 37 thing which looks like it is a gazillion dollars)? Has anyone tried anything that seemed to work? Remember here, we're talking TEMPORARY Hair loss because of the lapband and body stresses thereafter...not talking about pattern baldness (Jack, the solar panel to your love machine doesn't count on this one! HAR!).

I've also used Nioxin for years, and if you saw the head of hair I have you'd wonder why (because it is for thinning hair and I have enough on my head for about three people...the salon keepers always give me "that look" when I bring it to the counter)...but it has the most wonderful strong MINT fragrance, I use it just for the smell!

Okay ladies and gentlemen.... climb on your Googles and GO FOR IT!

[mumof2boys 71]

I use Super Potency Biotin (5000 mcg) made by Rexall. I got it from Walmart for under $10. It says that it promotes the health of skin, hair and nails. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on if it works or not because I haven't taken it religiously. I bought it because the Nurse at my sugeons office recommended it. I also use Nioxin like you, but it hasn't helped at all. My hair was super thin to begin with and now it's kind of bad, but I'm dealing with it. Good luck!

[wombat712 2]

I'm taking Vitaband Vitamins from Bariatric Advantage. I think my hair my be getting better. I already had thin hair to begin with so I look really bald on top :think

It has 300mcg of Biotin and it's a chewable. I have the watermelon flavor (won't be ording that one again) and the other flavor is lemon creme.

Good luck with the hair! If you find any magic pill please share with us!!

[kacee 3]

Come on guys! More suggestions! If I don't get some answers I am going to eventually be able to apply as a sub for the Blue Man Group (ACK!:omg:)....

[ragdollx19 1]

No magic pill here just wanted to tell you I am right there with you on the Hair loss. It seems to have slowed down some but still losing a lot. Luckily God blessed me with a full thick head of hair to start with so no one but me notices... how long can this go on though? I take regular Vitamin and Calcium supplements and get plenty of protien.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

If anyone has an answer, I would love to hear it. My hair loss does not seem to be slowing down now that I am 10 months post op.

I hope it does eventually.

[kacee 3]

OUCH! I've got a lot of hair to spare, but even I can tell is is getting a little leaner (especially on the right side). I went to Kroger last night and got some hair and nails Vitamins in the drug section. Can't hurt, may help. Not sure I want to go through another 4-5 months of hair loss.....

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Well today in the shower, it seemed like I didn't lose as much as I usually do. I usually lose about 4 handfuls and this was only 2 little wads, not nearly as big.

This happened once before though, and I thought it was slowing down. That was about a month ago, and then it went right back to hair everywhere all over the bathroom, and handfuls in the

shower.

WasABubblebutt said that she read it stops at 10-11 months. I am at that point right now, so I have high hopes that it will stop. I am afraid I had a set back when I was too tight. I couldn't eat at all, and lost 8 lbs in a week. I really think the Hair loss comes from losing too much too fast in the beginning. I lost 22 lbs the first month.

Who knows though, because there are people who don't lose as much in the first month who say their hair is falling out too.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Okay ladies and gentlemen.... climb on your Googles and GO FOR IT!

We already did that on multiple threads and nothing works. If you feel Nioxin works for you I'd keep doing that.

I only tried Nioxin once and I didn't care for it, it burned my head. I do still use Bumble & Bumble brand Density Therapy. I can't say it is working but it isn't hurting either. At least I feel like I am doing something.

My hair loss stopped but I'm waiting for regrowth. Everyone here told me it would stop, and it did. Then they told me it would come back, I'm trusting them that it will.

We all tried so many different things, Vitamins, added Protein, Iron, various minerals, tonics, shakes, shampoos, conditioners, etc. Nothing worked. Your hair will quit falling out when it quits falling out.

[kacee 3]

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of..... luckily I have "plenty of reserves", so I am not freaking out or anything. I could actually stand to have a little less.