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We all will go through this... just look forward to the end result.

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It's normal, and it'll eventually slow down and then stop. Takes several months, but it'll happen. Make sure you eat plenty of Protein, take Biotin (helps with the hair you have, won't make it regrow or not fall out) and I make sure to treat my hair with hair masks and whatnot. Helps me feel better and I know it helps the hair I still have look better. Keep what you have nice and healthy and when you stop losing it, you'll look and feel great. Also, I had hair down to my butt and when it started coming out a lot, I cut it to just above my shoulders. Helped SO much with looking thin. I also use a volumizing Shampoo and conditioner, which also helps. Just hang in there, it'll be over soon. It's all for a good cause.

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its the way it goes for many after surgery. My hair is starting to thin out i am 6 months post op. it will grow back.

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I lost insane amount of hair around this time! it lasted from month 4 to around month 7! i was scared i was going to lose all my hair! but of course i didn’t and it has grown back tremendously! i made sure to not put any heat or braid it during this time to make sure i wasn’t losing any more. it will grow back and eventually stop!

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Perfectly natural side effect which most of us experience. Your natural Hair loss cycle has been accelerated so the hair you’re losing you were going to lose anyway. It’s just happening more quickly than it usually does. The stress of reduced calories, the surgery & restricted diet, the hormonal flush & changes all contribute to the acceleration. Remember your body has more important things to use the food & nourishment you’re consuming for than protecting your hair at the moment. It usually only lasts about 3 months +/-.

Don’t worry, your new hair is still regrowing but at its usual rate. Any Vitamins, supplements you take to try to stop your hair falling may only benefit your new growth. The hair on your head is actually dead. Can’t save that.

I know it can be frustrating & upsetting but the best thing you can do is just let it do what it’s doing. You don’t need the added stress of worrying about it. Some temporary hair loss is really unimportant compared to the weight loss & improvements to your health & welll being.

PS - Many of us cut our hair if it was long so it doesn’t look as noticeable & it takes less time for the new growth to catch up & be the same length. You can always grow it again if you want.

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