I have no hair.... (pic)

So, I have no hair. Slight exaggeration, but seriously folks, the stuff keeps falling out. I'm working on increasing (from 60 to 80-100g) my protein, I get in 1000 whatevers of biotin in a day, but still, the hair--it's falling out. What's worse? I've snuck ahead to the April 2005 and March 2005 boards and they are still complaining about hair loss. It seems like it take until about month 6 for the hair to straighten up and start growing again. So, nuthing you or I can do, I guess....just whining. Also, I posted a pic of my hair-less-ness on my profile for all and sundry to see. If that doesn't scare off the pre-ops, I don't know what will! Anyone else out there wish they were hairier? Jem 326.5/254/165

I had so much hair to start with losing some isn't such a bad deal! I just started last week losing lots...but oh well! It can't compare to how great I feel!

Jem, My hair is coming out like crazy too. I went for a haircut on Saturday and my hairdresser recommended I increase my protein. I know I'm not getting enough because I'm having trouble keeping any kind of meat down. I keep hearing that it will grow back but the waiting game is really hard. At least we have these message boards to vent! However, I am happy to say losing some of my hair has been worth it. I'm down 75 pounds! Keep the faith! Jean

Hi Jem, I am losing my hair like crazy too.. so your not alone! I just hope it stops soon. I need to go get it cut as it is really long right now. Hugs Marla

Jem, Mine's going too. At first, I thought I was going to get off lucky, I had a few more stray hairs than normal about 2.5 months out but I've noticed in the last week or so that it's REALLY coming out, now... You're right - not much to be done. Within a few months, we'll have some new growth and it'll all be good. In the meantime, headscarves are in these days, maybe we'll have to pick up some pretty silk scarves until the hair comes back in...

Oh my gosh, I actually got on the comp this a.m to ask about the whole hairloss thing. I know everyone says they are thinning, but my question is how much? I had really thick hair and thought this wouldn't be an issue, but now, my hair isn't just kinda falling out, I am getting chunks coming out at a time, you can actually see my scalp through my hair now and I am getting sooooo scared. If I keep losing for much longer, I will be bald!!! Is everyone elses hair loss this bad? I am talking a brillo pads worth of hair everytime I wash or brush my hair!!!! I am not taking any extra vits for my hair should I be? and if so what? what exactly is Biotin? and where can I get it. -Angie

Biotin is vitamin B7, which has been known to help strengthen skin, hair and nails. See (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotin) this article from wikipedia for more information. I first bought GNC's Hair skin and nails formula ($10 for 60 pills), but it smelled so nasty, that I threw it away. I went to CVS and bought just biotin (minus all the herbal stuff in GNC's brand) and it is a nice small pill ($9-10 for 60 pills, 1000 mcg or mg--i forget which). I have also heard people recommend Nioxin, which is a very expensive shampoo/hair product line that is supposed to stop/reverse thinning hair. See (http://www.skin-beauty.com/haircare1.html) this website for more details. I haven't tried Nioxin b/c it's sooo expensive, but I may pick up a bottle after my next paycheck. Good Luck everyone!

I just had to reply to this because of what you said about "brillo pads full" OMG My hair is exactly like brillo as it is falling out 3 4 5 brushfuls each shower! It is so scary! Finally I chopped off about 5 or 6 inches and it seems to not be as bad since it is shorter now. I increased my protein too and it did NOTHING! Guess we all just have to wait it out easier said than done tho!!! hugssssssss Krista

Ya know, I get at least 75-80 grams/protein a day and I'm still losing tons. I had lots to begin with, but it's getting THIN on top. When I would color my hair before it took me ALL of two full bottles of color, but I did it last weekend and I just barely finished one bottle. Didn't even need a 2nd. THAT really hit me as to how much I've lost. You're right - there's nothing that we can do. I believe that 10 of the pounds that I've lost is just in my hair!! Michelle

My hair is going also... I have a funny story to telll... I was at the salon on Friday...and as the wash girl was washing she nearly had a heart attack...I noticed that she was tensing up as she was washing... she finally screams, "Mami, Mami, Emergencia Emergencia" (in spanish) your hair is falling out BAD!!!!!!!!!funny, but not so funny.