Question:
Question for black women
Happy Turkey Day!! I would like to hear from my sisters on hairloss did you lose hair or not and if you did what did you do about it. surgery 11-11-03 lost 22lbs starting weight 254 5'7 — Tanya W. (posted on November 27, 2003)
November 27, 2003
I had wls on 5-28-03, hair loss started about 2mos. out. I bought biotin at
GNC took two aday, have new growth so it will be thick again. Today several
people told me they really liked my hair, its still not as thick in the top
as it used to be but I had it cut into a cute style an left the back long
an in a flip. With the weight loss an the change in my face shape it works
for me. I'm 20lbs from goal weight. So don't worry about the hair loss it
will grow back an usually thicker than before, can you say relaxer?
— Maxine W.
November 27, 2003
I am due to have surgery at 6:30am. I am big on the hair thing and I know
for a fact that u mush get enough protein or u will loose hair! I have
already loaded up on Nioxin, Biotin and Dudleys protein. Do not was your
hair as much and lay off the hair dryer and flat irons. Another thing get
some Olive oil from your grocery store, if not that get some DAX, lanolin.
But, most important these things work from the outside, your hair loss is
coming from lack of protein for sure. No matter what I have vowed that
those shakes will go down.
— Melissa B.
November 27, 2003
Hi, I started losing hair around 3 mos. It slowed down a bit but has
picked up some what. NOt bad though, I can notice a difference, but it is
not that bad. I can truly deal with it. My hair stylist has changed it a
little bit to cover the thin spots in the front. According to her it has
started growing back in the back of my head. Good luck,
MaryLyn 5/21/03 -93
— Kriola
November 27, 2003
I started losing hair 3 mo. post op. It slowed down and started coming out
again 8 mo post op. primarily in the front and top. There is a noticible
thinning especially since I have always had thick and long hair. About two
months ago I read another Q&A mention zinc sulfate (ask pharmacist for
it as it is nonpres. but behind the counter). I tried this and it seems to
have ended the fall out and I have a lot of new growth. You know how your
hair stands up when it is time for a touch up. Well, this is happening
very regularly so I know my hair is growing.
— Marian B.
November 27, 2003
I had surgery on 3/27/03. My hair started coming out a lot at about 6
months. It was really thick but now its REALLY thin. I talked to my dr
about it and he stated its from the change in your body--My labs were great
actually, my protein levels were really high--so he stated it is not from
lack of protein, Just the stress your body is now going through. Of course
I was frantic about the hair loss but it will grow back. I got braids (that
made it worse). But make sure you take your vitamins.. I switched to
prenatals for the extra vitamins and that is helping a lot.
— Monique W.
November 27, 2003
Happy belated holiday! I am 9 months post op I have lost 161 pounds! I have
noticed the last month or so that I have some thinning around my forehead
but not a big loss at all I worried about that night and day before surgery
but with all the great changes I dont worry so much. I would suggest dont
use the curling iron and condition as much as possible
— jannie B.
November 28, 2003
Hello! I had surgery 9/3/02 and yes, at first my hair came out a lot!!
Actually for about 9 months...It has since grown back~I've increased my
water and "doing" my vitamins religiously.
— yourdivaness
November 29, 2003
My hair started thinning around the temples. I use the Root Organics
"Temple Balm" and it's filled back in. I guess the main thing is
to pay extra attention to our hair during this period and get
reconstructor/deep conditioners as needed. I also take Biotin and Zinc
daily.
— Starrlina
November 29, 2003
No hair loss here. Currently 9 mos out.
— Renee C.
November 29, 2003
9-months post op. I lost hair initally, not sure how much hair I was
loosing because I decided to get braids after talking to others. I wore
braids for about the first 3-months. Since then I still exprience hair
loss, but I try to make sure I drink plenty of water and take my vitamins.
I'm not really loosing hair any more, but I have noticed my hair grows
slower than before.
— Tie C.
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